Getting Real
Challenging the Sexualisation of Girls
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Gender Studies, Women&
| Author: | Noni Hazlehurst | ISBN: | 9781742194219 |
| Publisher: | Spinifex Press | Publication: | April 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Spinifex Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Noni Hazlehurst |
| ISBN: | 9781742194219 |
| Publisher: | Spinifex Press |
| Publication: | April 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Spinifex Press |
| Language: | English |
Assembling writers, advocates, and academics, this volume spotlights the sexualization and objectification of girls and women in the media, popular culture, and society. From clothing and music to magazines and toys, this collection explores today’s advertising and merchandising techniques and the effects they have on the premature portrayal of girls as sexual beings. Arguing that the sexualization of girls leads to self-destructive behaviors such as eating disorders and self-harm as well as to increased anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, this account blames corporations, the media, and the sex industry. Informative and spirited, this record will interest critics of the “pornification” movement.
Assembling writers, advocates, and academics, this volume spotlights the sexualization and objectification of girls and women in the media, popular culture, and society. From clothing and music to magazines and toys, this collection explores today’s advertising and merchandising techniques and the effects they have on the premature portrayal of girls as sexual beings. Arguing that the sexualization of girls leads to self-destructive behaviors such as eating disorders and self-harm as well as to increased anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem, this account blames corporations, the media, and the sex industry. Informative and spirited, this record will interest critics of the “pornification” movement.
