Lori Bindig - Media Literacy and Body Image

Dr. Lori Bindig, an associate professor at Sacred Heart University, discusses the impact of media on body image and eating disorders. She highlights the cultural component of body image issues, emphasizing how media portrays unrealistic ideals. The video explores how media techniques like digital editing and lighting create false realities, stressing the importance of media literacy and critical viewing skills to understand these influences.

What role does media play in shaping body image perceptions among young people?

How do cultural ideals in the US influence young girls' views on dieting?

What are some of the unrealistic expectations that media creates regarding body image?

In what ways can media production techniques affect how young people perceive themselves?

Why is it important for young people to develop media literacy skills?