The impact of over sexualisation of our teens
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By Jonny Shannon
How often have you heard someone in a TV or movie express surprise that another character didn’t lose their virginity as a teenager? How many times have you seen older male characters hitting on much younger women? And how often have you looked at characters who are supposed to be teenage girls, but who look like they could easily be 25?
Sexualisation of teenagers in our media has always been a problem, but we’re just now starting to realize the damage it causes. Read on to learn more about the impact of early sexualisation and what you can do to fight it.
Where sexualisation occurs
Sexualisation is so embedded in our media that many times, we may not even recognise it when it comes in front of us. Something like a pageant where young girls are dressed in suggestive costumes can start to impress that sexuality. And you don’t have to look far in media to discover rampant over-sexualisation of young people.
How often have you seen a movie where a high school girl is d...
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