Thanks to “Brave” writer and co-directer Brenda Chapman for speaking out on the Merida makeover! In a statement yesterday to the Independent Journal, Chapman wrote: “There is an irresponsibility to this decision that is appalling for women and young girls. Disney marketing and the powers that be that allow them to do such things should be ashamed of themselves.”“I think it’s atrocious what they have done to Merida. When little girls say they like it because it’s more sparkly, that’s all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy ‘come hither’ look and the skinny aspect of the new version. It’s horrible! Merida was created to break that mold — to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance.”“They have been handed an opportunity on a silver platter to give their consumers something of more substance and quality — THAT WILL STILL SELL — and they have a total disregard for it in the name of their narrow minded view of what will make money. I forget that Disney’s goal is to make money without concern for integrity. Silly me.”To read the full article, visithttp://tinyurl.com/cb658toWe’ve now reached over 100,000 signers on our petition to Disney! Let’s keep the momentum going! Please sign and share “Say No to the Merida Makeover and Keep Our Hero Brave!” petition at https://www.change.org/keepmeridabrave
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Thanks to “Brave” writer and co-directer Brenda Chapman for speaking out on the Merida makeover! In a statement yesterday to the Independent Journal, Chapman wrote: “There is an irresponsibility to this decision that is appalling for women and young girls. Disney marketing and the powers that be that allow them to do such things should be ashamed of themselves.”

“I think it’s atrocious what they have done to Merida. When little girls say they like it because it’s more sparkly, that’s all fine and good but, subconsciously, they are soaking in the sexy ‘come hither’ look and the skinny aspect of the new version. It’s horrible! Merida was created to break that mold — to give young girls a better, stronger role model, a more attainable role model, something of substance, not just a pretty face that waits around for romance.”

“They have been handed an opportunity on a silver platter to give their consumers something of more substance and quality — THAT WILL STILL SELL — and they have a total disregard for it in the name of their narrow minded view of what will make money. I forget that Disney’s goal is to make money without concern for integrity. Silly me.”

To read the full article, visithttp://tinyurl.com/cb658to

We’ve now reached over 100,000 signers on our petition to Disney! Let’s keep the momentum going! Please sign and share “Say No to the Merida Makeover and Keep Our Hero Brave!” petition at https://www.change.org/keepmeridabrave

Teen Girl Petitions Seventeen Magazine to Stop Airbrushing Models | Yahoo

[TW: discussion of eating disorders]


eleven days ago, eighth-grader Julia Blume started a petition asking Seventeen to feature one photo shoot a month where the models had not been digitally retouched. her petition at Change.org has gotten more than 27,000 signatures, and the fourteen-year-old is gaining national attention as a young activist.

you can check out (and sign) julia’s petition here.

My reason: Because I’m tired of the media not owning up to their power of influence. Showcasing doctored images that make women and girls ashamed of their bodies then claiming you empower them is a sick form of abuse.

(via womanidentifiedwoman-deactivate)

Source: powerpussysays

myplannedparenthood: The big day is finally here! GYT (Get Yourself Tested) today at six Planned Parenthood health centers in Lakeland, Tampa, St. Pete, Bradenton, Sarasota and Fort Myers - free chlamydia/gonorrhea and HIV testing (Dept of Health test; rapids are $20 with results in 20 mins). Come in and see us today! http://bit.ly/Hiqt3p
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myplannedparenthood:

The big day is finally here! GYT (Get Yourself Tested) today at six Planned Parenthood health centers in Lakeland, Tampa, St. Pete, Bradenton, Sarasota and Fort Myers - free chlamydia/gonorrhea and HIV testing (Dept of Health test; rapids are $20 with results in 20 mins). Come in and see us today! http://bit.ly/Hiqt3p