A new guide for parents to help them educate children about how the media alter images and the impact this can have on self esteem has been backed by Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone today.
The body image parent pack, developed for 6-11-year-olds by not-for-profit organisation Media Smart, marks the latest contribution to the government’s Body Confidence campaign.
The pack encourages…
For the first time, the impact of popular culture on self-esteem will be discussed at a global level, as Equalities Minister Lynne Featherstone travels to the United Nations summit where she will host an event on body image.
The discussion will focus on how UN countries can use education to battle negative body image and gender stereotyping, which evidence suggests are placing significant…