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Body Positivity
Media and Body Image
Body Image around the World
Body Image in History
How We Think About Our Bodies
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This movement encourages everyone to love and accept their bodies, no matter what they look like

What is body positivity


100

This kind of editing is often done to photos in magazines to make people look perfect, even if they aren't in real life.

What is Photoshoppin

100
  • In this country, the idea of "hygge" is about being cozy and taking care of yourself, which can help people feel good about their bodies.
  • What is Denmark?
100
  • During this period, being full-figured was seen as beautiful, and many paintings showed this body type.
  • What is the Renaissance
100
  • This disorder makes people worry too much about small flaws in their looks, even if others don't notice them.
  • What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
200

This word means liking your body just the way it is, even if it's not perfect.

What is self-acceptance

200

One of orignal popular social media platform is known for filters and editing tools that can alter appearances.

What is Instagram?

200
  • In some African cultures, larger bodies are celebrated as signs of wealth and health. What are these special traditions called
  • What is fattening rooms
200
  • In the 19th century, the "Gibson Girl" was the ideal body type, with a curvy figure. What time period was this?
  • What is the Victorian era?
200
  • This term describes how someone thinks and feels about their body.

  • What is body image?
300

This popular hashtag is used when people post natural photos without any filters or edits

What is #NoFilter

300

The unrealistic ideal of having a “perfect body” promoted by the media is often referred to as this.

What is beauty standard?

300

In many Pacific Island cultures, like in this country, fuller figures are traditionally celebrated as symbols of prosperity and beauty.

  • What is Samoa?
300
  • In the 1920s, women who wanted to look like "flappers" aimed for a slim, boyish figure. What was this decade called?
  • What are the  roaring 1920s?
300
  •  This idea suggests that saying nice things to yourself can help you feel better about your body.

  • What is self-affirmation?
400

This phrase means that all bodies are good bodies, no matter their size or shape.

What is "Everybody is a good body"

400

This term refers to comparing yourself to others, often triggered by seeing curated content online.

What is social comparison?

400
  • This ancient Indian practice helps people connect with their bodies through poses, breathing, and meditation.
  • What is yoga?
400
  • This French queen was famous for her beauty, and her portraits set beauty standards in her time.

  • Who is Marie Antoinette?
400
  • When someone feels bad about their body and starts avoiding people or places, what is this called?
  • What is social withdrawal
500

What is the main purpose of  fashion magazine

What is to convince people that something is wrong with them

500

Movements like this one promote celebrating all body shapes and sizes.

  • What is body positivity?
500
  • In some Western countries, this mental illness
  • happens when people feel they have to be very thin to be beautiful.

  • What is anorexia?
500
  • In ancient Egypt, both men and women enhanced their appearance with this cosmetic, often made from powdered minerals, to define their eyes.

  • What is kohl?
500
  • This type of therapy helps people change negative thoughts about their bodies.
  • cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?