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Project Girl (http://www.projectgirl.org)

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Artsy site empowers girls to critique media messages.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this site is the online presence of a nonprofit arts initiative that teaches preteen and young teen girls about media literacy. Some racy ads are included in order to analyze their marketing concepts ("violence is sexy," "little girls are sexy"). Parents might want to explore this site with their daughters because there are a lot of important -- and often nuanced -- concepts to discuss.

Educational value: Encourages girls to think critically about media messages.
Positive messages: Empowers girls to be themselves and offers excellent messages about self-esteem and individuality.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: One use of the word "sucks" -- nothing stronger.
Consumerism: No ads -- except the ones being analyzed. Curricula and other materials are sold on the site, but the proceeds are used to fund Project Girl.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about the girl-generated art, poetry, and other creations that are featured on this site. What message did you get from the "Meet the Girl" animation? What did you think about the girls' "Advice to the World"? Families might want to collaborate on some of the site's activities, like analyzing magazine ads or creating body tracings. Also read our Girls and Body Image Tips.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Project Girl provides a much-needed antidote to the ubiquitous media messages linking shopping and beauty with peer acceptance and happiness. Using art as a outlet for self-expression, the initiative empowers girls to create their own media and their own messages. The site is a bit light on content, but parents can use Project Girl's top-notch materials as a jumping-off point for a discussion about self-expression, individuality, and a host of other issues.

This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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