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An Intersectional Approach To Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Women’S Sexualized Body-Positive Imagery On Instagram, Megan A. Vendemia, Kyla N. Brathwaite, David C. Deandrea
An Intersectional Approach To Evaluating The Effectiveness Of Women’S Sexualized Body-Positive Imagery On Instagram, Megan A. Vendemia, Kyla N. Brathwaite, David C. Deandrea
Communication Faculty Articles and Research
Our work adopted an intersectional approach to investigate how women’s racial identity may influence how they evaluate and are impacted by body-positive imagery of women on social media. In a 2 × 2 × 2 experiment (N = 975), we examined how source race (Black vs White) and sexualization (non-sexualized vs sexualized) in body-positive images affect Black and White viewers’ impressions of self-interest, moral appropriateness, and body positivity. Results indicated that viewers generally responded more favorably to non-sexualized (vs sexualized) images: Participants reported less self-interested motivations for sharing, found the images more morally appropriate, and believed they were more …
The Effectiveness Of Warning Labels And Subvertising On Reducing The Harmful Effects Of Media Exposure, Yasmin Akbari, Gaganjyot Sandhu, Terri Scott, David Frederick
The Effectiveness Of Warning Labels And Subvertising On Reducing The Harmful Effects Of Media Exposure, Yasmin Akbari, Gaganjyot Sandhu, Terri Scott, David Frederick
Student Scholar Symposium Abstracts and Posters
Women are routinely exposed to highly sexualized images of women whose bodies have been airbrushed into literally impossible standards of beauty, which can contribute to body dissatisfaction. Women who are more dissatisfied with their bodies report greater depression, social anxiety, and disordered eating patterns. This experiment examines the effectiveness of two approaches to reduce the negative effects of media exposure on body dissatisfaction: warning labels and subvertising. Some body image activists groups have proposed legislation that would require photoshopped images to include a warning label that the image has been artificially manipulated. Subvertising takes this a step farther, where activists …
I'M A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World, Sydnee Goodman, Brenda Haug, Nicole Winkler
I'M A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World, Sydnee Goodman, Brenda Haug, Nicole Winkler
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork examining beauty standards in advertising and fashion (including "The Disney Effect"), eating disorders, dieting, and cosmetic surgery.
The Handbook Of Self-Loathing, Haley Bresnahan, Kristen Pagnan, Katie Dumas
The Handbook Of Self-Loathing, Haley Bresnahan, Kristen Pagnan, Katie Dumas
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork on body image and dieting (including "fat phobia").
Wonder Woman Complex, Camellia Khalvati, Sarah Dawson, Kathleen Doll
Wonder Woman Complex, Camellia Khalvati, Sarah Dawson, Kathleen Doll
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork deconstructing the institution of marriage, beauty standards, motherhood, and work ("the glorification of busy").
The Va-Jay-Jay Revolution
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and art about beauty standards, the portrayal of lesbians on television, a critique of the word bitch, organized religion as a violation of women's rights, harassment in public spaces, and the representation of women in various countries as observed by studying abroad.
Transexuality Beauty And Love: The Beautiful Life Of A Transgender Person In Love, Katlin Fuller, Hannah (Garrett) Jackson, Megan Mckoam
Transexuality Beauty And Love: The Beautiful Life Of A Transgender Person In Love, Katlin Fuller, Hannah (Garrett) Jackson, Megan Mckoam
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings, artwork, and activities (crossword puzzle) about trans positivity, transphobia, sexual identity definitions, and beauty standards.
Vagina, Allison Mccutcheon, Rachel Chernick, Summer Bradbury
Vagina, Allison Mccutcheon, Rachel Chernick, Summer Bradbury
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork promoting vaginal health and awareness.
Insecurities, Paola Pratt, Ellie Greenberg, Megan Duff
Insecurities, Paola Pratt, Ellie Greenberg, Megan Duff
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings, artwork, and activities addressing cultural norms/beauty standards and mass media influence of body image.
The Vag Mag, Courtney Mckinney, Priscilla Spradlin, Jennifer Draime
The Vag Mag, Courtney Mckinney, Priscilla Spradlin, Jennifer Draime
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork about female genital mutilation (FGM), body awareness and empowerment, Vajazzling, and vaginal health and awareness.
The Feminist Mix, Akiko Watanabe, Olivia Barker
The Feminist Mix, Akiko Watanabe, Olivia Barker
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork responding to feminist issues involving dating, reproductive rights, body image, and race.
Feminists Uniting Continuously Kicking Ass , Angela Macfarlane, Sarah Horst, Sophie Landau
Feminists Uniting Continuously Kicking Ass , Angela Macfarlane, Sarah Horst, Sophie Landau
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork depicting the objectification of women by the mass media and society at large.