I created a video with statistics and facts about the sexualization of tween girls. I intended to reach tweens as well as their parents. As for persuasive techniques, I used fear as my leading motivator.
Your PSA addresses a topic that gets me so angry and I don’t even have children, let alone a little girl. Thank you for addressing it.
You chose a great hook when you used the title, “XXX Tweens.” I think it can be difficult to reach two different generational audiences, but you did a good addressing parents by incorporating some unsettling statistics about the effects the sexualization of youth can have on childhood development. I liked that the images you choose also served as further evidence to your argument, especially the advertisements. I found it interesting that rather than music, that you used the audio from the “F-Bombs for Feminism” video; an appropriate choice.
What a sound tract, which was perfect for your PSA theme. I think this also fits well with so many of the topics we have been discussing for the past several weeks. This is another example of media crossing the line. Thanks for sharing you views on this subject as you are going to enter that arena soon enough as a mother. Great Job!
Wow! Your soundtrack paired with the facts, images, and examples listed in the video really combine to make a powerful message. I think you did a great job of outlining your message and keeping things running in order to make your point resolute. The soundtrack does draw my attention away from the visuals, and I found myself trying to pick up on their words rather than reading what was on the screen. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the viewer can kind of pick which they would like to focus on; both convey your point well. A lot of the text was a little bit lengthy, which also led me to listen more than read at certain points.
You used imagery combined with facts, you used an appropriate sound track, and you made a solid and firm stance. Well done.
I agree with the comments above! I do not have children personally, but have 3 young nieces that cause me to worry. As a teacher surrounded by tween-aged students, I find that this topic is very important for parents to understand and educate their children about. Sexualization of young girls in particular is very disturbing when I walk by mall shop windows to see shorty shorts and mini skirts, belly show crop tops, etc. It is important for your children to look and feel good, but that is definitely not the solution. Age-appropriateness seems to be blurring, from young to old and vice versa sometimes. I don't have the jurisdiction to get involved unless it is a school dress-code issue, but I still am greatly concerned for kids growing up today with all of the pressures both mental and physical. Corey pointed out the audio detracting from the written, I agree. I also feel that the drastic feminist dialogue may be a bit much for most viewers. It is definitely directed for an adult audience, and conveys strong feelings of concern and warning. Overall, nicely done. You achieved what you set out to.
I also agree with all of the above statements. As the mother of four girls this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.I also "see" this a lot in my daughters' friends and am often appalled that their parents allow it. I like the way you addressed parents of tween girls and I too especially liked your hook. I also like the way you tied it to you personally as the parent of a little girl.
This was wonderful and I too agree with the above comments. Although I am mother of all boys, I know it is my responsibility to teach them about respect and to be a good role model on how to treat others. Teaching in a middle school setting, I now see so much of this happening and it makes me sad when parents think this is okay. My only critique although not really a critique was the language within the soundtrack as it was distracting to me personally, however it was very powerful and sold your message very well.
PSA: http://youtu.be/PQ5m_3ueBGU
ReplyDeleteYour PSA addresses a topic that gets me so angry and I don’t even have children, let alone a little girl. Thank you for addressing it.
ReplyDeleteYou chose a great hook when you used the title, “XXX Tweens.” I think it can be difficult to reach two different generational audiences, but you did a good addressing parents by incorporating some unsettling statistics about the effects the sexualization of youth can have on childhood development. I liked that the images you choose also served as further evidence to your argument, especially the advertisements. I found it interesting that rather than music, that you used the audio from the “F-Bombs for Feminism” video; an appropriate choice.
Great job!
What a sound tract, which was perfect for your PSA theme. I think this also fits well with so many of the topics we have been discussing for the past several weeks. This is another example of media crossing the line. Thanks for sharing you views on this subject as you are going to enter that arena soon enough as a mother. Great Job!
ReplyDeleteWow! Your soundtrack paired with the facts, images, and examples listed in the video really combine to make a powerful message. I think you did a great job of outlining your message and keeping things running in order to make your point resolute.
ReplyDeleteThe soundtrack does draw my attention away from the visuals, and I found myself trying to pick up on their words rather than reading what was on the screen. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as the viewer can kind of pick which they would like to focus on; both convey your point well. A lot of the text was a little bit lengthy, which also led me to listen more than read at certain points.
You used imagery combined with facts, you used an appropriate sound track, and you made a solid and firm stance. Well done.
I agree with the comments above! I do not have children personally, but have 3 young nieces that cause me to worry. As a teacher surrounded by tween-aged students, I find that this topic is very important for parents to understand and educate their children about. Sexualization of young girls in particular is very disturbing when I walk by mall shop windows to see shorty shorts and mini skirts, belly show crop tops, etc. It is important for your children to look and feel good, but that is definitely not the solution. Age-appropriateness seems to be blurring, from young to old and vice versa sometimes. I don't have the jurisdiction to get involved unless it is a school dress-code issue, but I still am greatly concerned for kids growing up today with all of the pressures both mental and physical. Corey pointed out the audio detracting from the written, I agree. I also feel that the drastic feminist dialogue may be a bit much for most viewers. It is definitely directed for an adult audience, and conveys strong feelings of concern and warning. Overall, nicely done. You achieved what you set out to.
ReplyDeleteI also agree with all of the above statements. As the mother of four girls this is a topic that is near and dear to my heart.I also "see" this a lot in my daughters' friends and am often appalled that their parents allow it. I like the way you addressed parents of tween girls and I too especially liked your hook. I also like the way you tied it to you personally as the parent of a little girl.
ReplyDeleteThis was wonderful and I too agree with the above comments. Although I am mother of all boys, I know it is my responsibility to teach them about respect and to be a good role model on how to treat others. Teaching in a middle school setting, I now see so much of this happening and it makes me sad when parents think this is okay. My only critique although not really a critique was the language within the soundtrack as it was distracting to me personally, however it was very powerful and sold your message very well.
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