2. Media Literacy

Article - Got to this one through Media Lit. I found it to be an interesting article; I have certainly noticed a lot of people smoke in movies, and I know from experience that when I see people smoking in movies I want a cigarette really bad (and it really sucks because I quit a month ago).

Media Literacy - This one is chock full of links regarding all different types of topics and issues surrounding the media and helpful information for teachers. And who doesn't like free stuff?

About-Face - This one was good. It's about harmful media messages, aimed at women and girls, and the influence they have on self esteem and body image. I particularly enjoyed the Gallery of Offenders; I haven't seen have the ads they have listed and they are outrageous (especially #9). On the other side of it, they have a Gallery of Winners, showing the ads that have taken the right approach (a winner!). They also have a place for readers to send in their own thoughts and images they have found (positive and negative).

Found this (along with others) through the about-face site [Other Links]
Media Watch - "Our goal is to challenge abusive stereotypes and other biased images commonly found in the media. Media Watch, which began in 1984, distributes educational videos, media literacy information and newsletters to help create more informed consumers of the mass media. We do not believe in any form of censorship, especially the silencing of marginalized groups. We believe education will help create a more active citizenry who will take action against commercial media saturation." They also provide a list of links to check out. [Resources]

Women in Media - "Women In Media & News, a media analysis, education and advocacy group, works to increase women's presence and power in the public debate. WIMN's POWER Sources Project provides journalists with a diverse network of female experts. "

Women's Media Center - "The Women’s Media Center makes women visible and powerful in the media. Led by our president, the Emmy-winning journalist, writer, and producer Carol Jenkins, the WMC works with the media to ensure that women’s stories are told and women’s voices are heard. We do this in three ways: through our media advocacy campaigns; by creating our own media; and by training women to participate directly in media. We are directly engaged with the media at all levels to ensure that a diverse group of women is present in newsrooms, on air, in print and online, as sources and subjects." [about]

Safety Net - This comes from the American Academy of Pediatrics website. It's a resource for parents on how to keep their children (teens too) safe on the internet. Like the others it's full of links for them to click on to learn more. The AAP also has a campaign called Media Matters that works to make parents, children, and even pediatricians aware of the influence the media has on adolescent health.