1. Linda Papadopolous wrote a report for the Home Office, studying the impact on young people of the representations of gender. It’s important to understand the context and assumptions regarding this report. To do so, search the
BBC site, the Guardian site and the Telegraph site to find their reports on this report. Also, for a critique of this report, visit this site: http://mackle.wordpress.com/2010/03/02/63-of-poll-results-are-entirely-made-up/
Use the note frame below to write notes on the reports that came about about Linda Papadopolous’ report. You can view the original report itself here:
Read Chapter 5-6 http://www.slideshare.net/gdsteacher/sexualisation-ofyoungpeople Read Chapter 4 if you’re interested in Psychology.
Investigate newspaper reports about:
Dr Linda Papadopolous (psychologist) ‘Sexualisation of Young People Report’ (published 25th February 2010)
1) Background to the report 2) Problems and effects
3) Recommendations/ proposals
4) What assumptions does this report make
about the effects of the Media?
To find out more:
Read Chapter 5-6 http://www.slideshare.net/gdsteacher/sexualisation-ofyoungpeople Read Chapter 4 if you’re interested in Psychology.
