Effects of Body Size

Erika Carrillo

Professor Hicks

Honors English 102

March 11, 2015

Effects of Body Size

The most important thing is to begin your research early there is a lot of information and so much to read.  I actually got stuck for a few hours going through books that were associated with my topic but not relevant.  I ended up with 15 books and could not read them all, since time was of essence.  It is imperative that you start early!  Putting your thoughts together, organizing your research material, and lastly get to it that is the writing part.  Ask for direction if you get stuck and go see Professor Jenny she is very helpful and will guide you with pleasure.  Really enjoyed her!

My research topic was a bit difficult in the begging since I wanted to focus on body image and the sexualization it portrays in fairy tales.  After talking and meeting with Professor Jenny she was able to help me narrow it down even further at the same time giving me some great resources.  I changed it to, Depiction of body size in fairy tales, films and TV shows and the effects they produce.  Overall I was able to find all the resources in our library and with Professor Jenny suggestions.

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Douglas, S. J. (2010). Enlightened sexism: The seductive message that feminism's work is done. New York: Times Books.

Jhally, S., In Kilbourne, J., Rabinovitz, D., & Media Education Foundation. (2010).Killing Us Softly 4: Advertising's Image of Women.

Miss Representation documentary [Video file]. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5pM1fW6hNs

Wolf, N. (1991). The beauty myth: How images of beauty are used against women. New York: W. Morrow.