Posted in Sexualisation of children on Jul 10th, 2008 4 Comments »
The following link is to a discussion I had on Sunrise with former Democrats leader Lyn Allison on the art versus child porn debate. This issue reared its ugly head again as Australia’s Art Monthly chose to make a political statement by using higly sexualised naked images of six year old girl Olympia in their July edition.
Dannielle Miller on [...]
Posted in Advertising, Enlighten Education, Magazines, Media, Parents, Resources, Sexualisation of children on Jun 29th, 2008 16 Comments »
Unlike most little girl’s dolls, which are designed to represent older teenagers or women, Mattel’s “My Scene, Growing Up Glam” doll openly set out to depict a tween, a girl aged 8-13 years. She is dressed in lace stockings, short skirt, diamante belt, midriff top and wears a full face of heavy make-up ( complete with false eye lashes). [...]
Posted in Beauty Industry, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Enlighten Education, Magazines, Media, Parents, Resources, Schools, Sexualisation of children on Jun 23rd, 2008 9 Comments »
Thank you to everyone who has responded so favourably to the feature story 60 Minutes ran on our work and the important issue of the sexualisation of our children. For those who missed it here is their story brief:
Little Women
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Reporter: Peter Overton
Producer: Sandra Cleary
You have to wonder what on earth’s happening [...]
Posted in Body Image, Magazines, Media, Sexualisation of children on Jun 7th, 2008 14 Comments »
I hate the way the term “girl power” is used to package messages for girls that are anything but empowering! Here are some of my personal “grrrrrs.” All belong straight on the Wall of Shame.
1. www.girl.com.au A web site that claims to be “Empowering Girls Worldwide.” This site is just a huge sell out. Could they push [...]
Posted in Blogs, Fashion Industry, Media, Parents, Sexualisation of children on May 31st, 2008 7 Comments »
There has been much in the media over the last month about the sexualisation of children. I have considered entering the current debate on art versus porn, yet I feel that so much has already been said. The links below will provide an insight into some of the arguments that are still raging:
Art or not, it’s still [...]
Posted in Beauty Industry, Blogs, Body Image, Feminism, Power of Words, Schools, Sexualisation of children on May 11th, 2008 7 Comments »
“I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle
with human emotion.”
Laini Taylor
I love to read. I have always been devoted to reading. In the bath, before bed, with my children - I surround myself with words that help me make sense of the world. Words that amuse me. Words that challenge me. Words that leave me breathless with [...]
Posted in Cyber world / Bullying, Media, Sexualisation of children on May 6th, 2008 9 Comments »
This week I have been asked numerous times to comment on Disney’s 15 year old poster girl Miley Cyrus ( a.k.a Hannah Montana) . There has been much controversy surrounding her provocative Vanity Fair photo shoot and revealing My Space photos.
Mmm…well here are a few thoughts.
First up, the magazine shoot. Most commentators seem to be debating whether [...]
Posted in Body Image, Feminism, Power of Words, Sexualisation of children on Mar 22nd, 2008 17 Comments »
What is the soundtrack to your life? What music surrounded you in your most formative teen years? What song was playing when you first kissed, when you danced at your school formal, or when you broke loose and did a hairbrush solo in your bedroom?
As a child of the eighties Madonna rocked my world and [...]
Posted in Advertising, Body Image, Magazines, Sexualisation of children on Mar 1st, 2008 3 Comments »
The letter below was forwarded to me by Julie Gale, founder of Kids Free 2B Kids and a very passionate, active defender of childhood. I was so impressed I asked her permission to share it with you. Keep in mind, Girlfriend is a magazine thats core readership is girls aged between 13 and 14 years.
To: The Editor [...]
Posted in Enlighten Education, Media, Parents, Sexualisation of children on Feb 17th, 2008 5 Comments »
Guest blog post by Sonia Lyne, Enlighten Education Program Director, Victoria.
I grew up as a teen in the 80’s. It was an era with A LOT of great female role models. When I was a little girl, I looked up to female musicians who expressed their individuality, but rarely got into any real trouble. My [...]
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