Here is the podcast of the Fireside "More Precious Than Rubies". This was a great fireside, that many of us need to be reminded of periodically. Especially at this time in our lives, and with the way the world has been changing.
In addition, here is one of the videos shared that night regarding magazines and how they influence our perception.
Some statistics that were shared with us that night:
Americans had 11 million cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in 2006 - up 7%.
More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between ages 8 and 14. About 3% of these teens go too far, becoming anorexic or bulimic.
The Medical Journal of Psychiatryconducted a general population study on men with eating disorders and found that 2% of men, compared to 4.8% of women, have anorexia or bulimia.
The average American woman is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 pounds, while the average American model is 5'11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women.
80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance.
Female athletes are six times more likely to develop eating disorders than other women.
80% of women say that the images of women on television and in movies, fashion magazines, and advertising makes them feel insecure.
42% of girls and first through third grades want to be thinner.
81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat.
Without treatment, up to 20% of people with serious eating disorders die. With treatment, that number falls to 2 to 3%.
The average woman spends 2 1/2 years of her life washing, styling, cutting, coloring, cramping, and straightening her hair at home and in the salon.
Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women (Smolak, 1996)
The average American woman is 5 ’4” tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5 ’11” tall and weighs 117 pounds (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
All media images and messages are constructions; they are NOT reflections of reality
Advertisements and other media messages have been carefully crafted with an intent to send a very specific message
To convince you to buy a specific product or service, advertisers will often construct an emotional experience that looks like reality Models Can’t Even Match Up
Majority of images presented in the media have been airbrushed or manipulated Average magazine cover costs $60,000 to produce & 6 months of airbrushing
56% of girls believe models have perfect bodies
40% of girls only see their flaws when they look in the mirror
Teen Ideal- 5’7 and 100 lbs, size 2, blonde hair and blue eyes
More than half of teenage girls are, or think they should be, on diets. They want to lose some or all of the 40 pounds that females naturally gain between ages 8 and 14. About 3% of these teens go too far, becoming anorexic or bulimic.
The Medical Journal of Psychiatryconducted a general population study on men with eating disorders and found that 2% of men, compared to 4.8% of women, have anorexia or bulimia.
The average American woman is 5'4" tall and weighs 140 pounds, while the average American model is 5'11" tall and weighs 117 pounds. Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women.
80% of American women are dissatisfied with their appearance.
Female athletes are six times more likely to develop eating disorders than other women.
80% of women say that the images of women on television and in movies, fashion magazines, and advertising makes them feel insecure.
42% of girls and first through third grades want to be thinner.
81% of 10 year olds are afraid of being fat.
Without treatment, up to 20% of people with serious eating disorders die. With treatment, that number falls to 2 to 3%.
The average woman spends 2 1/2 years of her life washing, styling, cutting, coloring, cramping, and straightening her hair at home and in the salon.
Most fashion models are thinner than 98% of American women (Smolak, 1996)
The average American woman is 5 ’4” tall and weighs 140 pounds. The average American model is 5 ’11” tall and weighs 117 pounds (nationaleatingdisorders.org)
All media images and messages are constructions; they are NOT reflections of reality
Advertisements and other media messages have been carefully crafted with an intent to send a very specific message
To convince you to buy a specific product or service, advertisers will often construct an emotional experience that looks like reality Models Can’t Even Match Up
Majority of images presented in the media have been airbrushed or manipulated Average magazine cover costs $60,000 to produce & 6 months of airbrushing
56% of girls believe models have perfect bodies
40% of girls only see their flaws when they look in the mirror
Teen Ideal- 5’7 and 100 lbs, size 2, blonde hair and blue eyes
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