When our group went to The Paley Center for Media, we talked to Rebekah Fisk who is a teacher for groups like us. Rebekah teaches about different ways women are represented in the media, and how some depictions of what a woman “should” be like or act like, can be hurtful to women’s self esteem and confidence.

When we were at the center, we discussed different ways women are represented in ads, movies, and TV shows. We also watched some old ads and clips from movies, and deliberated about which ones could be hurtful to girls watching from home. Watching these clips was incredibly interesting because I watched such different shows when I was little. Overall, it was a very interesting and informative visit, and I would love to go again.

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In this fieldwork, we met with the intake coordinator for the Balance eating disorder treatment center, Emily Pirro. Emily picks up calls for people who seek rehab, sets up the care system, as well as give them recommendations. In the interview we discussed ways in which young people can support people struggling with disordered eating. We also discussed which groups get the most affected by eating disorders, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with your body and food.

When we spoke, the subject of support groups came up. Balance Eating Disorder Treatment center has two main support groups, the food and mood group and the body image support group. in the food support group, they make sure the people are eating and feel good. while in the body image support group, is for making people feel comfortable in their body and feel good about themselves.

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