Straight Talk About Sex, Gender and Media

Straight Talk About Media Messages raises the awareness of young people so that they will be able to make more informed decisions regarding their own choices. This timely program addresses problems of subliminal messages, gender specific roles, and hard sell issues. In the tradition of the Straight Talk series, practical ways for students to respond to media stimuli are presented, including methods of critical thinking with the goal of attaining media literacy. Analyzing the purposes of media messages and interpreting hidden agendas is a vital skill for young teens under barrage from high-pressure marketing. From Straight Talk About Media Messages students will begin to develop a healthy critical approach to experiencing all tools of expression.Straight Talk About Sex, Gender and Media, with ISBN 9781559421980 and ISBN 1559421983.