A group of young volunteers take part in an experiment to find out if it is looks or personality that is most important in making people attractive to others.
The pressures on young people are described highlighting the pressure to have the perfect body is encouraging more and more young people to want cosmetic surgery.
This clip is from the series Body Matters.
Teacher Notes
Could be used to stimulate a discussion on body image versus personality.
It could also be used to start a discussion and research into the way the media presents body image, and the influence this has on young people.
It could also be used as a basis for discussion around the increased trend in having cosmetic surgery.
Curriculum Notes
This clip will be relevant for teaching PSHE at KS3 and GCSE Level. This topic appears in KS3/ KS4 and National 4/5 in Scotland.
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Binge eating – Hayley’s story. video
Binge eating is now considered to be as dangerous as anorexia and bulimia. Hayley explains about her eating disorder and the way it has affected her since she was eight years old.
Breast enlargement and body image. video
Two young women discuss their desire to have breast enlargements. We follow their journey as they meet medical professionals and discuss how they arrived at their decision.
How do crash diets affect the body? video
This is the story of Ebonie who goes on a crash diet in order to lose weight for her holiday. She meets specialists who explain the effect of crash dieting on her body.
