Social Psychology Chapter Three - Killing Us Softly 3 Blog

Read chapter 3 and watch Killing Us Softly 3 (media and girls/women) at the library or watch Body Image for Boys (media and boys/men) on the Social Psychology playlist on Moodle.

In her closing comment Jean Kilbourne states that change will depend on "an aware, active, educated public that thinks of itself primarily as citizens rather than ...consumers". Can one be a citizen and a consumer? How?

For this blog answer the above question and 2 of the 3 below.

Do you think advertisers have a responsibility to society? Why or why not - explain.

How do messages in advertising counter or undermine social change?

What are some of the potential effects on boys and girls, men and women who are trying to live up to our cultures idea of beauty?