Achievement Standard 1.4 The moving BODY and its messages Credits: 4

What is Body Image? There are preconceived messages These come mainly from and are reinforced by the media It is how we perceive our own and others bodies

Marge the bodybuilder…

“ The moving body… ” “ The moving body… ” “ The moving body… ” “ The moving body… ” Our attitudes to Physical activity are influenced positively or negatively by the images portrayed to us. Our attitudes to Physical activity are influenced positively or negatively by the images portrayed to us. Our attitudes to Physical activity are influenced positively or negatively by the images portrayed to us. Our attitudes to Physical activity are influenced positively or negatively by the images portrayed to us. These images can be manipulated These images can be manipulated These images can be manipulated These images can be manipulated Play Dove Commercial Play Dove Commercial Play Dove Commercial Play Dove Commercial

what makes these athletes look positive? what makes these athletes look positive? there body image. Are there any negative messages there body image. Are there any negative messages

Think about… Stereotyping… Stereotyping… This occurs when members of the group are shown in the same way over and over again in visual images, given a similar appearance or be shown to be behaving in a similar way a lot of the time. This occurs when members of the group are shown in the same way over and over again in visual images, given a similar appearance or be shown to be behaving in a similar way a lot of the time. Stereotypes encourage us to think about whole groups in a particular way – in addition to giving us short hand ways of thinking about what sort of person someone is… Stereotypes encourage us to think about whole groups in a particular way – in addition to giving us short hand ways of thinking about what sort of person someone is…

Gender stereotyping… Is hard to see, as often it is strongly connected with deep-seated beliefs about the roles of males and females in our society… Is hard to see, as often it is strongly connected with deep-seated beliefs about the roles of males and females in our society… Many people find it disturbing when these roles are challenged… Many people find it disturbing when these roles are challenged… A lot of magazines – even with sport - show women worried about appearance - while very few show boys in this same way… A lot of magazines – even with sport - show women worried about appearance - while very few show boys in this same way…

Men are usually portrayed as being active… women inactive… Men are usually portrayed as being active… women inactive… What was Marge doing? Compared with Homer? What was Marge doing? Compared with Homer? Many tv adverts show young boys with action toys unlike the adverts for girls… Many tv adverts show young boys with action toys unlike the adverts for girls…

Activity Task 1 What BODY images are currently portrayed? What BODY images are currently portrayed? Describe positive, negative and interesting messages…. Describe positive, negative and interesting messages…. In groups discuss the messages about body from the 6 different sports images In groups discuss the messages about body from the 6 different sports images

Experience through doing and viewing… Participate in all 6 activities and view the videos and see static images of them… Participate in all 6 activities and view the videos and see static images of them… Explain in detail how the body is portrayed… Explain in detail how the body is portrayed… Explain in detail how these portrayals are valued by yourself, others, society Explain in detail how these portrayals are valued by yourself, others, society

Portrayal of Healthy Body Image in the Media You see a media image of yoga and it You see a media image of yoga and it Shows serene colours – representing relaxation, baggy comfortable clothing – representing a non-sexual healthy image for men, the pose represents strength. I think this is a positive because it shows that men can be active and enjoy activity without having to be portrayed sexually and that it is a healthy pursuit to undertake in a society that is driven by fast paced adrenalin sports. represents strength. I think this is a positive because it shows that men can be active and enjoy activity without having to be portrayed sexually and that it is a healthy pursuit to undertake in a society that is driven by fast paced adrenalin sports. …….. yoga