Understanding Body Image

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Understand how body image is portrayed in the media.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Define 'body image'.
  
• 1.2
  Compare examples of positive and negative portrayals of bodies in the media.
  

2 — Understand cultural and historical influences on body image.

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  Describe how body image can be influenced by different societies or cultures.
  
• 2.2
  Describe how the perception of beauty varies from culture to culture.
  
• 2.3
  Describe how the perception of beauty has changed through history.
  

3 — Understand influences on own body image.

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Describe influences on own body image.