Reshaping Body Image

Reshaping Body ImageHow are overweight and obese people

treated in our society?

Body ImagePRESSURESBody ImagePRESSURES

In your notes, list words that should go on these arrows to

show the sources of the pressure that shape our body

image negatively.

Example:Magazines

Body ImagePRESSURESBody ImagePRESSURES

1.Family

2.friends

3.Magazines

4. Ads5. Games/

toys

7. Music

6. TV

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In your groups…• Discuss the ways in which that category

has shaped our ideas about body image and our perceptions about people who fall outside what is considered “normal” or attractive.

• Have each group select a recorder to write down the group’s ideas and a reporter to share back to the whole class later.

• Each group should choose a presenter to read their findings with the class.

What are your first impressions?What are your first impressions?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?Did you have any impressions about the health and happiness of each person? What were they?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?Did you have any impressions about the health and happiness of each person? What were they?Did you have any impressions about the level of intelligence or success of each person? What were they?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?Did you have any impressions about the health and happiness of each person? What were they?Did you have any impressions about the level of intelligence or success of each person? What were they?Did you write down any words about how attractive or unattractive each person is? What words did you use?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?Did you have any impressions about the health and happiness of each person? What were they?Did you have any impressions about the level of intelligence or success of each person? What were they?Did you write down any words about how attractive or unattractive each person is? What words did you use?Did you write down any words about the body size or shape of each person? Which ones? What words did you use to describe their bodies?

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DiscussionDiscussionWhat were some of the first words that came to mind about these people?Did you have any impressions about the health and happiness of each person? What were they?Did you have any impressions about the level of intelligence or success of each person? What were they?Did you write down any words about how attractive or unattractive each person is? What words did you use?

Were your “first impressions” of the women different from your feelings about the men?

Did you write down any words about the body size or shape of each person? Which ones? What words did you use to describe their bodies?

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DiscussionDiscussionDo you see how our country and the era we live in can impact your expectations and opinions about body image? What can you do to prevent yourself from having unrealistic expectations about your body and to avoid letting society impact your body image?

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Lillian RussellActress and Sex symbol,

early 20th century

Lillian RussellActress and Sex symbol,

early 20th century

then

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Nicole KidmanActress and Sex symbol,

21st century

Nicole KidmanActress and Sex symbol,

21st century

now

Babe RuthPro baseball player, early 20th century

Babe RuthPro baseball player, early 20th century

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Barry BondsPro baseball player,

21st century

Barry BondsPro baseball player,

21st century