Killer Fashion: An Industry in Denial -- In These Times

Killer Fashion: An Industry in Denial -- In These Times

How our culture is ruining women's health

Another example of how our (fat-phobic) culture is ruining women's health

http://jezebel.com/5799718/being-able-to-see-not-as-important-as-not-being-fat

I feel like I take issue with their quick assurance that "generally, being obese is something that can be reversed" because... well, 1. statistically, that tends not to be true and 2. it's really quite beside the point.

But still.. "Others would prefer alcoholism or catching herpes to being massively overweight. One in four chose depression."

Inspiring, no?

How can I speak out about eating disorders?

How can I speak out about eating disorders?


First step--to start talking about them....

Links from my final project

Hi all,


Here are some of the websites I shared in my presentation. Take a look!
Photos by Li Hui
Teens Using Avatars to Explore Their Identities
Sarah Hughes, The Persona Project



For those of you who left earlier, I shared these examples as ways new technology can challenge the beauty myth and help women love their bodies in the contradictory world we live in. I loved all of your projects! Thanks for the inspiration.


Lena

My BLOG!

Hey Everyone!

Thanks for a great night! Here is my blog for you all to check out!

http://katyecole.tumblr.com/

Have wonderful summers!

How One Girl Learned to Love Her Curly Hair

This article relates to our discussions about hair-straightening processes. A young woman talks about how she learned to love her hair in its "natural" state.