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From Sex Object to Gritty Woman: The Evolution of Women in Stock Photos

From Sex Object to Gritty Woman: The Evolution of Women in Stock Photos | Box of delight | Scoop.it

From Claire Cain Miller, on the image above on the left : “It really feels like an image about power, about freedom, about trusting oneself,” said Pam Grossman, director of visual trends at Getty Images. “Who cares what you even look like? Let’s focus on what you’re doing.”


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Mary Reilley Clark's curator insight, September 8, 2017 6:51 PM

What a great article to share with students! (I'm not too worried about the towel-clad woman in middle school.) When I choose photos for presentations to students, I am very deliberate about choosing diverse images of people. This article would be a great conversation starter for a media literacy lesson!

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Literacies for the digital age: Financial literacy ~ Stephen's Web

Literacies for the digital age: Financial literacy ~ Stephen's Web | Box of delight | Scoop.it
Stephen's Web, the home page of Stephen Downes, with news and information on e-learning, new media, instructional technology, educational design, and related subjects
Lee SCHLENKER's curator insight, November 1, 2014 3:53 AM

WIth Steve Downes reflexion on the meaning of "literacy" and the need to immerse students in both context and practice.

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Tuning In to Media: Literacy for the Information Age PART ONE - YouTube

Tuning in to Media, a documentary by Renee Hobbs, offers a compelling look at the powerful and pervasive role media play in our society and redefines wha
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