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Book Review: Does my bum look big in this ad?

Does my bum look big in this ad?, published by Wombat Books, This book is great for teenagers and a fabulous resource for teachers, parents and carers. It looks at the issues of body image and the media from a teenage friendly perspective. It is written in easy language that young people can understand with [...]

Trash or treasure: how do teenagers look in skin tight clothes?

The pressure for young women to look sexy and hot all the time is making them wear shorter, tighter and more revealing clothes. This is fuelled by the images of what is perceived ‘hot, sexy, successful and independent’ celebrities like Paris Hilton, Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian. All of whom are presented to impressionable teenagers [...]

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