Thin in the Thick of It: Tackling Body Image Issues in the Secondary Classroom

Concerns about physical appearance will affect almost everyone at some point, and are particularly common – and damaging – among teenagers. Unfortunately, due to their deeply personal nature, they can also be difficult to discuss. Hanna Schenkel looks at several documentaries that examine various issues related to body image, and which can be invaluable when raising such issues with students.

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