The way we think and feel about our body is socially, culturally, and politically mediated. Political mediations are society’s views on what men and female bodies should look like. Political mediations can come in group form such as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd wave feminists. Each of these groups had different goals in changing the way society views women.
Another movement that is trying to make it normal to talk freely about women’s bodies is the vagina monologues. In my response to the vagina monologue clip I take a very nonchalant stance. I do not find it hard to talk about my body or my period. At first listening to the girls speak about sensitive topics was surprising, but soon became casual. I think the audience responded by laughing awkwardly, and also because they have experienced the same thing. I would like to help girls in my classes be very comfortable in their own bodies, and have a positive self image! I can do this by accepting everyone and showing pictures of all types of girls stating that they are all unique but equally beautiful.
I feel like my family should have supported my sister more in regards to her weight instead of getting mad at her whenever she ate junk food. I know we thought it was helping by coaxing her into making healthy choices and exercising, but it was probably just cutting down her self esteem.
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