Key Knowledge:
| Sources of information about the male and female body |
| The motivation behind a range of images (eg advertising, gaming, social media posts, selfies and avatars etc.) |
| How images are generated |
| The difference between the representation of bodies and reality |
| How engagement with images can impact on wellbeing (emotional and physical) |
| How physical activity and participation in other offline activities can support self-esteem and wellbeing |
Male and Female – photoshopping and the impact on perception of the body
Male
BBC Bigorexia – Never Buff Enough (Year 9 upwards)
BBC Reggie Yates – Dying for a Six Pack (Year 11)
Media Smart – Boys’ Biggest Conversation (Year 7 upwards)
Female
(all suitable for Year 7 and above)
Dove – Stereotypes/Beauty Standards
Dove – Onslaught (Media and Beauty Standards)
Humanise 