TRANSform Me (VH1)
common sense media says
Transgender makeover artists send pro self-esteem message.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this makeover series -- in which a trio of transgendered fashionistas transform a woman's look -- involves a fair amount of discussion of the trangender experience, including some brief, though frequent, conversations about the process of gender transformation. The show creates parallels between some of the experiences of the transgendered community with some of the personal experiences people go through when trying to look and feel better about themselves. While much of the focus is on looking good on the outside, it also contains positive messages about being comfortable in one's own skin. The show contains some occasional strong language (like the word “bitch”), and some mild references to looking and feeling sexy. Alcoholic beverages are visible at social functions.
Positive role models:
The women help people feel more comfortable in their own skin, and help make them over to match who they are on the inside.
Violence:
Not applicable.
Sex:
Brief conversations about what it means to be transgendered and to go through gender transformation are frequent. It contains lots of references to looking and feeling sexy, but from the context of feeling good about oneself. It also contains discussions about wearing well-fitting undergarments.
Language:
The word "bitch" is occasionally used. There is constant play on the word “queen."
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Pictures/scenes of social functions sometimes show alcohol being consumed.
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Georgiagail05
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Great show, timley, informative, long over-due!
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