Mar 30, 2017
The ‘Princess Industrial Complex’ Is Inescapable – Is That Bad For Girls?
Some experts say the key to living happily ever after could be limiting your kids’ exposure to their favorite princesses. Read the article here.
News | Topic: Media (All Categories)
Mar 22, 2017
Video Games Tied To Sexism In Teenagers, Says Study
A new study published by French and US researchers might give you one more reason to cut down the time your kid spends playing video games.
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Sep 6, 2016
Nudity and Social Media Harm Girls
Celebrities routinely appear in compromising and salacious photos, and the tabloid press rewards them with adoring attention. Read the article here.
Sep 1, 2016
LGBT Acceptance Is On The Rise Among Global Parents
Global parents’ views of the LGBT community are loosening up — and entertainment has a powerful influence upon their attitudes, according to a new study.
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Jul 25, 2016
Kids Media Companies Become Inclusive of LGBT Characters
The Cassandra Report reports that “today’s youth want to see the real world reflected in entertainment, and that includes LGBT characters, particularly as Gen Z demonstrates an open-minded attitude.”
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Jul 8, 2016
Breast Enlargement Advert is Banned in England Because It ‘Could Cause Harm to Teenagers’
The TV promotion featured 21-year-old fashion blogger Sarah Ashcroft talking about her dislike of her body before having a boob job. The Advertising Standards Agency said it was concerned that the advert’s focus might encourage younger viewers to think about their own body insecurities.
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May 5, 2016
Fans Petition for ‘Frozen’s’ Elsa to Have Female Love Interest In Sequel
Fans have taken to social media to petition for Disney to give “Frozen’s” lead character Princess Elsa a female love interest in the film’s sequel.
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Nov 12, 2015
Trading Places: Major Entertainment Property Adaptations Respond To The Gender Swapping Movement
From the article: “The Gender Flipping trend began as a meme in the comic book world wherein cartoonists, tired of overly sexualized representations of female superheroes, began redrawing male characters in analogous poses to highlight the inherent absurdity.”
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Oct 9, 2015
Book Sex: Required Reading Too Hot For Teens?
What is the proper role of literature containing graphic subject matter in the high school classroom?
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Sep 18, 2015
A New Documentary About Christian “Purity Culture” Debuts on Vimeo
A new documentary now streaming on Vimeo discusses “purity culture” through interviews and testimonies from pastors, researchers, and those who grew up under these ideals. Read the article here and watch the full documentary here.
Aug 31, 2015
MTV and Trojan Keep Up Relevancy of Sex Ed Campaign With YouTube
Trojan and MTV hope to keep the ongoing sex education awareness campaign relevant for the target audience by rolling out a new approach featuring YouTube personality Laci Green.
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Aug 25, 2015
Duke University Freshmen Refuse To Read ‘Fun Home’ For Moral Reasons
Incoming freshmen at Duke University are reportedly refusing to read their summer novel, Fun Home – an LGBT graphic novel – due to their Christian and moral beliefs.
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Mar 23, 2015
Music Videos Linked to Rise in Teen Sex – And Make Teens Believe Their Peers are More Sexually Active Than They Are
Researchers in the UK examined children and teens and assessed the correlation between watching music videos and sexual activity and perception.
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Mar 23, 2015
Welcome to the New “Gateway Porn”
Fight the New Drug takes a look at marketing and how sexualized images in advertising are becoming the new gateway to pornography use. Read the article here.