Thursday, July 29, 2010

Reality Revised: The Photoshop Effect

A few Friday films for you to consider:

13 comments:

  1. WOW! The last one was the best. Make sure my Coco knows we love her just the way she is. I love her rolls and all.

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  2. great post reachel. thanks so much for reminding me to talk to my 10 year old about her real beauty.

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  3. It really is a never-ending onslaught! I have 3 little girls and quite a battle ahead of me against all of this!

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  4. Thanks for posting these and writing about this topic! I had to blog about it on my blog as well! :)

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  5. Wow, these are incredible. The last one makes me sick for my little sisters. Even though I'm not that old I grew up with some real imagery. They'll never really know what an undoctored photo is. I hope we can help other women see they are real beauty. In the truest meaning of the words.

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  6. loved these videos. i wish everyone in the world was required to watch them :)

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  7. those are pretty shocking. it is an onslaught, from that first barbie on.

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  8. I LOVE this series of posts! Great job!

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  9. I have 3 daughters...all beautiful...and I know all will have "flaws" they will wish away for the rest of their lives. Just like me. That last one was really telling. If I could keep them in a bubble I would.

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  10. I don't have any little girls but I do have 3 little boys and I find that their seems to be pressure for men too to look a certain way. It may not be as prevalent in the media but it's still there. It saddens me to think that this is what society seems to focus on-looks and not substance. After watching the first 2 videos I had to wonder if they do the same type of photoshopping to kids photos in magazines and adds as well.

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  11. Gosh, these videos are breaking my heart. It's truly no wonder so many girls and women struggle with self-esteem these days. After watching these videos I feel an even greater duty to protect my daughter from the 'beauty norms' the media has created. Thank you for sharing.

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