Body Image
What is body image?
How we think and feel about our bodies
What is social comparison?
When you compare yourself to others
For example: I wish I was as tall as my friend
True or False: Periods are gross and shouldn't be talked about
FALSE !!! Periods are normal and should be talked about to help yourself and others feel more comfortable about it :)
This superhero movie features a web-slinging hero named Peter Parker who protects New York City.
Spider-Man
Stereotype: Girls have to look a certain way to be pretty
How can we challenge this/how is this false?
There isn’t one right way to be a girl.
This can lead to comparisons and not feeling good enough
You look in the mirror and say something mean about your body.
What is this called?
Negative self-talk or negative body image
Your friend was looking at photos of celebrities online and starts saying, “I’ll never look that good,” and feels really sad about herself. What would you say to your friend to make them feel better?
Photos of celebrities online are often edited...
You look amazing the way you are...
Comparing to celebrities isn't fair because they often have unrealistic standards
Another answer you may have...
True or False: Sometimes periods are painful or uncomfortable and its okay to ask for help.
TRUE...it can be hard to suffer in silence about having periods so its okay to talk about with a trusted adult or family or friends
In Encanto, which character has super strength?
Luisa
Girls shouldn't like sports and aren't good at sports compared to boys
Explain why this is a stereotype/why its not true
On example is that it: Limits interests and makes girls feel they have to fit a certain box.
What does it look and sound like when someone is confident in themselves?
Examples:
Complementing yourself and others
Praising your abilities and accomplishments
What can you do when comparing yourself to others starts to make you feel sad.
Any answer is amazing :)
A girl in the bathroom has her period and doesn't have anything to use. She asks for period products (pad or tampon) how would you respond?
Any response is good...
"Yes I can help you...I have a _____ would this work?"
What planet is known as the “Red Planet”?
Mars
Stereotypes: Girls are too emotional or dramatic...
If a girl is upset, she’s overreacting.
Challenge this stereotype/why its not true
This is not true at all and invalidates our emotions as girls...
Teaches girls to doubt or hide their feelings.
You hear your friends talking about diet culture and trying to lose weight because they feel bad about their bodies
How would that make you feel and how is diet culture harmful?
What are your thoughts?
My friend got a higher grade than me in one of our classes and also has more experience than me on our sports teams
Have you ever had this happen and how would you deal with this social comparison?
Any and all answers are awesome :)
A boy in class is making fun of a girl who has her period and she left the classroom because she was embarassed. What can you say to promote kindness and help the girl feel better?
I love all your answers :)
Us girls need to stick together and uplift these normal experiences with kindness
Riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I?
Footsteps
You’re a quieter person, and someone says, “Why are you so shy? You should talk more.” You then feel like something is wrong with you.
Why is this a stereotype and harmful for self-esteem?
There's nothing wrong with being quiet or shy. There's many strengths to being quiet or shy.
Why would girls or anyone need to be outgoing all the time??
True or false: Your body stays the same as you grow up
FALSE !! It grows and changes as you get older which is totally okay
You catch yourself thinking: “I wish I was more like her.” What’s something about YOU that you wouldn’t want to change?
I love all the answers :)
This group is so amazingggggg :)
How have people you've known (parents, siblings, family, friends, etc) talked about periods?
What message did you get?
Share any stories for the points :)
Name all the inside out emotion main characters...including the ones that were introduced in the second movie.
Hint: you should name at least 9 or 10 emotions
Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment, Nostalgia
Stereotype: Girls are catty, gossip all the time, get jealous of other girls, girls are dramatic...
How can we challenges this and how are these unfair stereotypes?
People are all different...there’s no one way to be a girl.
Gossiping, jealousy, and strong emotions are things anyone can experience...not just girls