How Does the Media Influence You?

collage

If you love to cut and paste then making a collage is definitely a worthwhile craft that supports media literacy.

When girls (young & old) are engaged in a creative project, they really do get lost in the cause. It's a powerful way to make an impact on their own beliefs :)

In this photo, you can see the words and images that influence girls. They make up the entire collage.

I would suggest having a discussion with an adult about how the media sends us false messages. Do they do it in a way that makes us feel bad? Talk about the reasons why they do this.

The bottom line is most companies want to make money. The financial viability of many products depends on our dissatisfaction with ourselves.

You could even turn this activity into a treasure hunt for "beauty buzz words" found in the magazines. Cut these buzz words out and make a collage.

Some "Beauty Buzz Words" might include:

Miracle, Perfect, Radiant, Dream, Beautiful, Natural, Inspiration, New, Proven, Sugar - Free, Fat-Free, Low Fat, Low Calorie, Clinically Proven, Hydrating, Pore, Volume, Moisture/Moisturizing, Shine, Breakthrough, Healthy

I'm sure you'll discover MANY more "beauty buzz words" to add to your list.

Have fun......and send me a picture of your finished collage....I'd LOVE to see it !!