Click on the thought bubbles below to learn about teen development and find body positive lessons.
Media ideals are a key source of
social comparison.
Internalization of media
stereotypes are predictive of
behaviours to change weight or
size for both boys and girls.
Media hyper-sexualization of
females and hyper-
masculinization of males
contribute to sexist attitudes and
beliefs.
Objectification of girls’ bodies
and sexual harassment increases
at this age.
School cultures that focus on perfection, regulation and surveillance can promote normalization of an unrealistic, ideal body.
