https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk Media plays a large, and often negative, role in shaping young people’s ideas about how they should look, including television and music, videos and movies, print media and video games. It is important that adolescents deal with such influences in a healthy way. en-us 2022-11-28 17:52:28 UTC 2022-11-30 18:26:33 UTC hello@padlet.com michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400684323 While Arnold Schwarzenegger is an inspiration to many as he is an extremely famous body-builder, politician, and actor, he portrays a body physique that is of a Greek god. Arnold himself has admitted to using steroids in order to obtain this physique. This can be a bad thing for the people he is influencing, although he might condone the action he is still influencing many young people. They may use some form of steroid in order to achieve the physique Arnold has shown to the world.]]> 2022-11-28 18:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400684323 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400708347 The cover above creates a nearly unobtainable both physique and facial beauty to young teens. They push to female teens that you need a hourglass body shape with pure clean skin and extremely whitened teeth. It subconsciously portrays a toxic idea that all people need to look like this in their teens.]]> 2022-11-28 18:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400708347 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400719054 Back in the fifties and sixties Marilyn Monroe was a very big fashion and beauty icon in the west. Due to this however, it gave a false impression to girls at this time was the only way someone should look. This shows that the media has portraying body image in a impossible light for a long time. This modeling has probably gone on long before Monroe.]]> 2022-11-28 18:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400719054 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400732618 This magazine cover shows Ronnie Coleman, a famous body-builder. The thing that we should recognize here is the text that the magazine is showing. They are advertising their workout plan. Although they do not say it directly, they are implying if you buy their product you too can achieve this physique. This shows that the media themselves have something to gain by glorifying body-builders.]]> 2022-11-28 18:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2400732618 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401206948 A fresh example of body positivity is American rapper and singer Lizzo. Lizzo is known in the industry for her body positivity and a lot of her songs touch on being comfortable in your own skin. Multiple other artists in the industry such as Kanye West and Jillian Michaels have publicly body shamed Lizzo in the past but she holds zero tolerance for it. How Lizzo carries herself and how much she loves her body even though others might not approve is an excellent example to set for people who are unable to fit body standards.]]> 2022-11-29 02:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401206948 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401213052 Megan Trainor is a celebrity singer who is also known for her body positivity. Megan has multiple songs talking about body positivity. She has talked about having body image issues in the past and wanting to be a role model for anyone dealing with those issues. As some who deals heavily with body image issues, Megan Trainor sets a great example for the current generation. She is teaching people to love their bodies.]]> 2022-11-29 02:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401213052 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401222227 Kylie Jenner and the Kardashian family are well known in the modeling industry. Kylie and her family are big on keeping up appearances and saying that their body is achieved through a healthy balance while also constantly getting body filler and reductions whenever they see fit. These celebrities set a bad example for the average viewer because they preach that they have simple routines to keep themselves in shape then market products they say will help you stay in shape. ]]> 2022-11-29 02:41:36 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401222227 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401234905 Selena Gomez has been in the public eye for a long time but recently got backlash for posting a swimsuit photo where she had a bit of stomach. Selena stood up for herself saying it was human and normal to have a stomach and many fans came right to her defense. Selena is part of the recent body positivity movement among celebrities and is able to stick up for her own body.]]> 2022-11-29 02:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401234905 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401249447 Laverne Cox is an actor and trans woman of color. Laverne likes to touch on issues like how important is to use proper pronouns for people. Laverne is also very vocal about being proud of your own skin and being proud of your body. Laverne sets a great example in the media not just for LGBT youth but also for young people of color.]]> 2022-11-29 03:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401249447 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401256955 Instagram's affect on the younger generation has been made clear. With the rise of social media apps such as Instagram, teens and tweens get a warped and distorted view of the outside world 24/7. The impact is the inability to tell what's real and what's not. Through Instagram celebrities and online influencers can post photoshopped photos of themselves to change their appearance. Young people see these posts and become hard on their own appearance. It sets a horrible example for young minds and influencers should be held accountable.]]> 2022-11-29 03:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2401256955 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403955174 Grant Gustin has been told many times that he is to skinny to play the role he did on the flash. He is a supporter of the body positive movement and believes actors should be able to play a role regardless of body composition.]]> 2022-11-30 17:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403955174 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403963171 Chris Hemsworth is a popular actor for Thor in the recent Marvel Movies. He has recently started and promoting his app "Centr." He claims that it is a fitness app however the app itself could be deceiving. While exercise and keeping a fit body is important, he is implying that if you buy his subscription you too could achieve his physique. What people sometimes fail to realize is that Hemsworth has some of the best personal trainers and expensive gear in order to obtain his physique. The movies also use special affects to make him look more "ripped' or "buff."]]> 2022-11-30 17:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403963171 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403971303 Not all of the unrealistic depictions the media portrays are necessarily body-builders. Some are unrealistic in other ways. Jordan Barrett shows this by showing other attributes that may be considered unachievable. This could be his Blonde hair or Blue eyes which some may find attractive. The problem is that not everyone can even attain these attributes. One would need to bleach their hair to get it and wear contact lenses for the eyes. This sense of unnaturalness is not a healthy self-perception.]]> 2022-11-30 17:54:02 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403971303 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403986985 Sam Smith has recently came out showing his body and saying how proud he is of it. People have been overall supportive of him which he is grateful for. Sam shows us that not people are not adverse to the body positive movement and that we should not push the narrative that all of the celebrities need to be herculean in physique.]]> 2022-11-30 18:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403986985 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403993930 The Men's Health Magazine has explored the body positive male side of things and has found it to be healthy. They claim it is a under-reported subject as people find it uncomfortable for daily conversation and do not want to talk about it. However this is one step closer to be able to talk about body positivity freely.]]> 2022-11-30 18:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403993930 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403996782 Female:
Teen Vogue
Entertainment Weekly
Who
Pulse
Independent
Today
Allure
Bustle

Male:
Muscle and Fitness
NBC
9now
Male Model Scene
USA Today
BillBoard
Men's Health
Daily Mail

]]> 2022-11-30 18:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2403996782 michael2430290 https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2404005376 Antony Costa is known for being apart of the Boy Band "Blue." Recently he has shown that he has shredded a lot of weight. He shows that you can still be healthy while still being body positive. He is a great believer of the body positive movement.]]> 2022-11-30 18:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/michael2430290/ni35n4uu9qx2paxk/wish/2404005376