How has sexualization impacted women and girls in social media and real life? by DEAVONAH MORRIS https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z Deavonah, Padlet Research Tracker en-us 2023-02-15 13:12:01 UTC 2025-10-25 19:23:37 UTC hello@padlet.com How has Sexualization Changed Over Time? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483441783 Overtime, the sexualization of women has increased. Especially in sexualized images or media posts.]]> 2023-02-15 13:21:40 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483441783 What Does "Sexualization" Mean in Context of My Guiding Question? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483446806 In context of my guiding question, the term "sexualization" is making something or someone (in this case, women) sexual.]]> 2023-02-15 13:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483446806 What Are Some of the Different Perspectives On My Topic? What Makes Them Different? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483447200 Older people are often seen having more conservative views compared to modern day teens or adults that have grown up seeing women in "sexual" outfits. There are also people who believe sexualization is deserved due to women wearing outfits that are "tempting".]]> 2023-02-15 13:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483447200 What Are Some Effects of Sexualization? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483452512 Sexualization can effect mental health and the way girls view their selfworth. It can lead to anxiety, depression, ptsd, eating disorders, self harm, and suicidal thoughts. This often leaves girls thinking "Why dont I look like her?".]]> 2023-02-15 13:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483452512 How Does Social Media Normalize Sexualization? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483455956 Media normalizes sexualization of women by constantly showcasing them as objects of pleasure and makthing them seem more sexual. The more this happens the more it becomes justified and normalized.]]> 2023-02-15 13:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483455956 Why Do Young Girls Become Sexualized Though They Are So Young? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483462410 Sexualization of young girls is a huge problem in America, leading to many other problems. Like exposing girls to societal pressures or perpetuating sexualized violence, Sexualization is everywhere ranging from kid shows, videogames, and more. Pressuring young girls to be appealing and "sexier" to fit the "norm". Aswell as stores having clothes deemed as sexual in stores.]]> 2023-02-15 13:36:45 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483462410 What Gender is Most Sexualized? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483464152 Both men and women have become more sexualized as years go by, yet women are more frequently sexualized.]]> 2023-02-15 13:38:07 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483464152 Is There "Good" or "Beneficial" Sexualization 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483466018 People may make themselves more sexualized because it causes them to feel more confident or empowering, helping them to impower others also. ]]> 2023-02-15 13:39:33 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483466018 How Does Sexualized Images In Social Media Effect Women and Girls? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483468560 Sexualized images online contributes to body discontent among young girls, effecting the way they see themselves in the present and the future.]]> 2023-02-15 13:41:26 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483468560 What Is My Criteria For Sexualizing? 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483472972 -Naked or half naked photos w/ object covering private parts or other parts of body.
-Sexual intent (Oiled, revealing, etc.)
-Very revealing or "sexy" outfits
-Sexual looks or remarks
-Perception of being sensual, seductive, desirable, "inviting", or "provocative"]]> 2023-02-15 13:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2483472972 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2496453175 Due to seeing oversexualized images within media, many young people are valuing their self worth based on their physical appearance.]]> 2023-02-27 14:34:40 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2496453175 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499507070 Research links sexualization with three of the most common mental health problems diagnosed in girls and women--eating disorders, low self-esteem, and depression or depressed mood.]]> 2023-03-01 13:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499507070 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499507770 Research suggests that sexualization of girls has negative consequences on girls' ability to develop a healthy sexual self-image]]> 2023-03-01 13:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499507770 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499508966 Sexualization and objectification undermine a person's confidence in and comfort with her own body, leading to emotional and self-image problems, such as shame and anxiety.]]> 2023-03-01 13:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499508966 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499510532 A report of the American Psychological Association (APA) released today found evidence that the proliferation of sexualized images of girls and young women in advertising, merchandising, and media is harmful to girls' self-image and healthy development.]]> 2023-03-01 13:17:52 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499510532 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499516640 Media has always used a false and unreal image of women’s physical appearance, body image, behavioral standards and beauty. Today, across television, billboards, pages of magazines, and social media we can see hypersexualized and unrealistically perfect female forms.]]> 2023-03-01 13:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499516640 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499518962 There are many jobs such as certain forms of dancing, beauty pageants, modeling, and cheerleading where women’s objectification is encouraged and promoted.]]> 2023-03-01 13:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499518962 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499521975 Many studies have shown that media has had a negative impact on the mental health of young women and girls.]]> 2023-03-01 13:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499521975 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499522863 "According to psychologists, women internalize people’s objectification of their bodies, resulting in them constantly criticizing their own bodies. Girls and women compulsively monitor their own body’s outward appearance. They become overly concerned about how others may perceive their physical appearance."]]> 2023-03-01 13:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499522863 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499524215 According to UNICEF, “The objectification and sexualization of girls in the media is linked to violence against women and girls worldwide.”]]> 2023-03-01 13:28:07 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499524215 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499525966 The media normalizes the act of dominance and aggression against women. Constantly showcasing them as objects of pleasure, boys and men tend to internalize that message, and it influences their subconscious biases of how they view women. They tend to legitimize violence, harassment, and anti-women views and behaviors.]]> 2023-03-01 13:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499525966 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499527010 Andrea Dworkin writes in her book Woman Hating, the process of turning women into sex objects is the first step towards justifying violence against them. Dworkin explains that if the media views women as a series of parts rather than a whole person, then inflicting violence upon them becomes easier to justify.]]> 2023-03-01 13:30:04 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499527010 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499528928 Boys, from a very early age, are exposed to unrealistic, vulgar, hypersexualized images of women everywhere. The roles, and behaviors of women in films, music videos and commercials are stereotypical and far from reality. Along with objectifying women, glorified male masculinity, male dominance in media and mass media have deep impacts on shaping up a children’s mind.]]> 2023-03-01 13:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499528928 Instagram Guidelines 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499576999 Instagram does not allow nudity of any kind, with very few exceptions. Paintings would be an exception.]]> 2023-03-01 14:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499576999 Facebook Guidelines 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499577808 Allow victims to share their experiences, but remose content that depicts, threatens or promotes sexual violence, sexual assault, or sexual exploitation.
"We also remove content that displays, advocates for or coordinates sexual acts with non-consenting parties to avoid facilitating non-consensual sexual acts.
To protect victims and survivors, we remove images that depict incidents of sexual violence and intimate images shared without the consent of the person(s) pictured."

]]> 2023-03-01 14:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499577808 Twitter Guidelines 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499578183 "You may not post media that is graphic or share violent or adult nudity and sexual behavior within live video or in profile header, List banner images, or Community cover photos. Media depicting excessively gory content, sexual violence and/or assault, bestiality or necrophilia is also not permitted." If you do post this kind ocf content you must mark your account as sensitive and put a warning]]> 2023-03-01 14:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499578183 Tiktok Guidelines 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499578614 The TikTok official guidelines states, "We do not allow nudity, pornography, or sexually explicit content on our platform. We also prohibit content depicting or supporting non-consensual sexual acts, the sharing of non-consensual intimate imagery, and adult sexual solicitation."]]> 2023-03-01 14:04:54 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499578614 Facebook/Instagram Guidelines 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499590579 "We do not allow content that endangers children, such as content that contains nudity or physical abuse or content that sexually exploits children on Facebook and Instagram. When we find this type of violating content, we remove it, regardless of the context or the person's motivation for sharing it. We may also disable the account of the person who shared it, unless it appears the intent was not malicious (for example, to spread awareness of child exploitation)."]]> 2023-03-01 14:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2499590579 Sexualization’s impact on women and girls in social media and real life includes negative impact on mental health, its normalization, and how it affects girls as young as 7. We can reduce this by teaching children from a young age, implementing knowledge in schools, and stopping sexist rules, dress codes, policies, and norms. 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539841120 2023-03-31 12:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539841120 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539845947 2023-03-31 12:57:20 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539845947 Artice 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539847373 2023-03-31 12:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539847373 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539848937 2023-03-31 12:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539848937 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539850429 2023-03-31 13:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539850429 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539851059 2023-03-31 13:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539851059 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539853757 2023-03-31 13:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2539853757 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542188859 2023-04-03 13:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542188859 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542193154 2023-04-03 13:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542193154 Article 1154056 https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542203758 2023-04-03 13:12:52 UTC https://padlet.com/newhavenpublicschools/6x19vpg8dmb4160z/wish/2542203758