Tag Archives: Body Image

Keep it real challenge: Photoshop’s impact on body image

Posted on June 29, 2012 by arzie

By Armelle Djoukoue With the advent of Photoshop in the design industry, it has been easy for the media NOT to keep it real. Photoshop has allowed advertisers to give cover models a little superficial nip and tuck or body … Continue reading →

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One Sticky Note At A Time

Posted on March 15, 2012 by courtney

By Carolina Costa   “Love your body and treat it well!” or “Beauty has no color” were some of the messages posted on sticky notes around the UMKC campus during the last week of February. The Women’s Center along with … Continue reading →

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Join the Women’s Center for a screening of Miss Representation

Posted on February 24, 2012 by courtney

By Carolina Costa Miss Representation is a 2011 award winning documentary written and directed by women’s advocate, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Miss Representation challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls; as well as the collective messages … Continue reading →

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The Woman Behind Operation Beautiful: Caitlin Boyle

Posted on February 22, 2012 by courtney

By Armelle Djoukoue Caitlin Boyle is 26 years old and lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She worked as a freelance and technical writer for seven years, including a five year stint as a contributing columnist for The Wall Street Journal … Continue reading →

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It Must Be Magic

Posted on February 5, 2012 by courtney

By Carolina Costa In a world dominated by the media, individuals are in constant contact with the unregulated messages and images sent out by publicity agencies, television channels and large corporation. It is estimated that children and young adults watch … Continue reading →

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Barbie’s Not-So-Positive Influence

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Emily

By Emily Mathis One of the most read blogs on our site is from a while ago and is about Barbie’s positive influence. While, I agree that Barbie has some positive effects, I wonder if they outweigh the negative effects … Continue reading →

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Diet Book For Girls?

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Emily

 By Emily Mathis A new book titled “Maggie Goes On a Diet” is hitting bookstores everywhere and causing quite a stir. “Do little girls need a diet book?” asks Salon.com. That is the question. With childhood obesity rates close to … Continue reading →

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Beauty is in the Eye of the Employer

Posted on May 24, 2011 by arzie

By Patsy Campos In the workplace, racism and sexism are discriminatory offenses that can result in time-consuming lawsuits that draw an employer much unwanted media attention.  Women often fall victim to discriminatory behavior that may include being passed up for promotions … Continue reading →

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Shame on You, Abercrombie & Fitch (Again)!

Posted on March 28, 2011 by arzie

By Arzie Umali Retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has done it again. Known for controversies such as their risqué print advertisements with half-naked people and accusations of discriminatory hiring, now the retailer is selling padded, push-up bikini tops for girls as … Continue reading →

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Rock Who You Are Fashion Show

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Devon

By Bethany Reyna The 2nd annual Rock Who You Are Fashion Show is this week! It will be Tuesday, March 8th from 7-9 p.m. in the new Student Union, Multipurpose room 401 AD. The “Rock Who You Are” fashion show … Continue reading →

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