How does media & our upbringing affect the ways we see ourselves as girls?

Culture and media have played big roles in how we think we should behave as girls.
“Coming soon in theatre: Pinky Barbie Wonderland.”
“The laundry powder your wife will thank you for.”
“Don’t grow too many muscles! It will scare the boys away.”

In this session, we travel to our past to reflect on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors have been affected by the environment for a long time. Meanwhile, we learn how we think about the influences and if we want to do something about it.

Discussion Guide
Below are the questions everyone is encouraged to have some thoughts on before coming:
1. How does the media perceive girls in family, relationships, career & society?
2. What are the roles of our moms in the families? How have our parents told us about being a girl?
3. How does the marketing and entertainment industry see girls? How have they affected our behaviors subtly?
4. Are we ok with how we were shaped? If not, how do we want to change?

Readings
1. How the Media Impacts Girls' Mental Health
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-impact-of-media-on-girls-mental-health-5270556
2. How Culture Impacts Our Value Of Women
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2020/04/06/how-culture-impacts-our-value-of-women/?sh=5382d3e1474a

Agenda
1. Each takes a turn to share:
- A fun fact about you behaving “like a girl” & "not like a girl"
- What do you enjoy being a girl
- What do you dislike about being a girl
2. Share thoughts based on the discussion guide
3. Each share 1 learning from the discussion

Rules
1. Everyone is encouraged to buy at least 1 drink as a support to the venue so we can keep using it in the future. Thanks!
2. Please change your status from “Attend” to “RSVP” 24 hours before the event if you signed up but cannot make it. This ensures others get a chance to participate. Thanks!