Read what these pages have to say about post-feminism starting from 1980s to the present, consider the activities as you go, take note of McRobbie's ideas on women's magazines and Naomi Wolf's 'Beauty Myth'. Note also Gauntlettt's views - that we are able to pick and choose and we see fit.
You should now be aware of Naomi Wolf, Angela McRobbie and David Gauntlett's views on Media and identity.
Make notes on the following questions:
1: How have Women's magazines helped to cause women to consent and play a part in their negative representation?
2: What example do you have of the 'beauty myth' - where airbrushing can create a false ideal?
3: Size zero: (See below): Note down key facts:
Rise in admissions to hospital?
Name of Doctor?
Example of former 'shapely' celebrity?
Example of size zero celebrity?
What is the age range ?
How many suffer as a result?
Longer answer|:
What examples can you think of as 'suffering'
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