https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f en-us 2019-04-07 16:10:18 UTC 2024-05-30 01:38:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Removelove.png hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349267406 A model uses her privilege as a platform to reveal the truth behind her profession. In her speech, she reveals what it means to be a "sexy girl" within the beauty industry and how this impacts those who stray from these ideals. ]]> 2019-04-07 16:43:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349267406 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349268657 Willowdean Dickson (Dumplin') takes pride in her body though it may stray from the societal standard of beauty. However, things quickly change when she finds herself crushing on local private school boy and jock, Bo. Dumplin' starts to doubt herself and her beauty. In an effort, to reclaim her confidence; she decides to do something crazy—enter the local beauty pageant! She has a lot to prove to herself and to those who'd argue that she doesn't belong.  ]]> 2019-04-07 16:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349268657 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349270626 Who gets to decide what it means to be "beautiful" or "attractive"?]]> 2019-04-07 17:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349270626 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349272161 This talk explores the commonly ignored male body image disorder that causes men and boys to have an unhealthy obsession with gaining muscle. The speaker explains many important components of this  disorder including the way in which society pays different attention to disorders prevalent among both men and women.]]> 2019-04-07 17:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349272161 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349275883 This song communicates the basic message that "haters gonna hate" and who you are will never please everyone. So, never change who you are in an attempt to make others like you.]]> 2019-04-07 17:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349275883 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349276679 How is the media contributing to or combating the perpetuation of unrealistic beauty standards?]]> 2019-04-07 17:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349276679 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349277124 Tally has been long awaiting her sixteenth birthday which will mark the day she changes from a repulsive "ugly" to a desirable "pretty." This transformation will be the beginning of a new life for her, a life of doing nothing but having fun.  However, after discovering that her best friend has run away, Tally has to decide what is more important, friendship or beauty. ]]> 2019-04-07 18:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349277124 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349280593 This spoken word poem exposes the hypocritical nature of beauty expectations forced on women. Stewart notes how women are molded into an ideal image of what a woman should be and then told by those same people that they are not enough.  ]]> 2019-04-07 18:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349280593 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349281778 This film follows a woman with low self esteem and body positivity issues. After hitting her head during spin class, she suddenly believes she has an entirely new and beautiful body. Her relationships with others begin to blossom as a result of her newfound confidence. Yet, little does she know; her looks had nothing to do with it.   ]]> 2019-04-07 18:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349281778 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349615162 In this dystopian novel, women exist to pleasure men and conform to the societal definition of beauty. "Eves," as they are known, are bred within special schools that train them from birth in the art of pleasing men. Those who excel get the privilege of living with their husbands; those who don't are forced to survive as concubines or teachers. This book follows Isabel and Freida as they near the very moment that will change their lives forever—selection day.  ]]> 2019-04-08 17:13:29 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349615162 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349629000 Troy Billings is 17 years old, nearly 300 pounds, and is contemplating suicide. When confronted by homeless former student, Curt MacCrae; Troy redirects his energy from self-loathing to starting a band. Together, Curt and Troy support one another as they face their demons and learn to build up their self confidence.   ]]> 2019-04-08 17:37:30 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349629000 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349661283 This book preaches body positivity and loving the skin you are in. While it may be a picture book intended for younger children; it is essential that we analyze the importance of race and skin color as a part of our identity and what makes us beautiful/unique— especially at a young age. ]]> 2019-04-08 18:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349661283 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349666575 Over the past twenty years, our societal definition of beauty has changed drastically. Today, our definition has expanded to include individuals ranging in age, varying skin tones, and unconventional body types.  ]]> 2019-04-08 18:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349666575 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349680149 Dove's ad campaign is centralized around the idea of natural, raw beauty. This particular video reveals the way in which we see ourselves as compared to the way in which we are seen by others. The results are shocking!]]> 2019-04-08 19:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/349680149 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350154186 Sixteen year old Elizabeth is on a mission to lose weight, and while she may have already lost 40 pounds, she also lost her boyfriend. After being admitted to a treatment center, Elizabeth is determined to get back home and resume her unhealthy habits.  However, things quickly become more complicated when she starts receiving mysterious packages from an unknown sender...]]> 2019-04-09 22:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350154186 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350157107 How do we combat the normalization of the unhealthy effects of preaching unrealistic beauty standards, such as eating disorders? ]]> 2019-04-09 22:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350157107 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350160584 Western beauty paves the road for the rest of the world. The result? Everyone begins to look the same. Fair skin, small nose, blonde hair—this documentary reveals the power and danger behind conforming to this image. ]]> 2019-04-09 23:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350160584 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350165729 Girls 6-18 describe how body image plays a role in their lives and influences their relationships with their own bodies. They explain how they combat these insecurities and why they are worth so much more than how they look. ]]> 2019-04-09 23:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350165729 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350168013 Tall, dark, and handsome—this is the image men are expected to live up to. These men discuss what it's like living in a world where social media dictates what it means to be a man today. Men face self-esteem and body image insecurities, too! ]]> 2019-04-10 00:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350168013 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350169001 This ad is one of many examples in which the media promotes unrealistic body image standards for men. Old Spice uses men's body insecurities as a way to market their deodorant. While you may never be able to look like this actor, at least you'll be able to smell like him—and that's enough, right? ]]> 2019-04-10 00:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350169001 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350170905 Why do we place more concern on the unrealistic physical standards set for women as opposed to men?]]> 2019-04-10 00:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350170905 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350172661 One of the ways in which children are exposed to unrealistic body standards is through popular/idolized characters within the media. This article reveals what popular superheros would look like if they had realistic bodies.]]> 2019-04-10 00:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350172661 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350175932 The Dear World initiative captures empowering storytelling through words and images unique to each subject. This is a great way to preach body positivity and share a message about something important! ]]> 2019-04-10 00:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350175932 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350361810 One woman sent her picture to 22 countries around the world with one request—"Make me beautiful." What they did is truly fascinating.  ]]> 2019-04-10 14:03:58 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350361810 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350364095 This article provides 21 different definitions of what it means to be beautiful from people who understand that there is more to beauty than what is summarized by society. Thus, it proves that there is no one true definition of beauty. ]]> 2019-04-10 14:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350364095 hornerva https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350381322 Libby Strout, once dubbed "America's fatest teen," is seldom acknowledged beyond her weight. Following the death of her mother, Libby tries to put the pieces of her life back together, alongside her heartbroken father, as she prepares for her first year of high school.]]> 2019-04-10 14:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/hornerva/h9i327w67c9f/wish/350381322