The Body Image Site for Every Body
By Sharon Haywood Several years ago while traveling through Malaysia, I had the opportunity to visit a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, the country's capital. Despite my modest dress (a long flowing skirt and a loose-fitting blouse that covered my arms), the mosque required that I wear an abaya, a cloak that covered my head, face, and … [Read more...]
By Pia Guerrero, Co-Founder and Co-Editor I just came across this post at Jezebel revealing an interesting make-over of Mariah Carey. The new Mariah no longer sports a body baring tube top. Her body jewelry has disappeared and a simple top covers her shoulders, chest and trunk. Clearly the old school Butterfly album cover has … [Read more...]
Update: Jezebel and The LA Times have posted two new stories also shaming the "Save the Boobs" campaign.Just came across this psa "Save the Boobs" for ReThink Breast Cancer. In an effort to reach a hip, young, media savvy audience about the impact of breast cancer on young women, this campaign does nothing to lift the … [Read more...]
During my career as a media literacy expert, I have squirreled away a number of advertisements over the years that I think are great examples of how the media dictates how women (and men) are supposed look and feel. Below is an ad that ran a few years back for Candies perfume and shoes. … [Read more...]
by Latoya Peterson at Racialicious.com Whose Pussy Is This? Now I have to ask this question Cuz you mothafuckas keep disrespectin' my shit In every line that your lame asses spit I'm forced to hear about my pussy That is always on sale A hot retail item wrapped in plastic for $12.99 And this shit is drastic Bcuz … [Read more...]
 |
|
