Tag: media representation
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Breaking the Stigma: Syringe Insemination and Fertility in the Media
Breaking the Stigma: Syringe Insemination and Fertility in the Media Infertility is a common and often misunderstood issue that affects millions of people around the world. Yet, the topic of fertility and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) is often stigmatized and rarely discussed in mainstream media. One aspect of ART that is particularly shrouded in stigma…
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Parents Protest Against ‘Peter Rabbit’ Over Offensive Food Allergy Scene
Get Pregnant Fast A recent release of the “Peter Rabbit” film, which combines live-action and computer-generated animation, has sparked significant backlash among parents due to a controversial scene that diminishes the severity of food allergies. In this specific sequence, the film’s antagonist, Tom McGregor, suffers an allergic reaction after being struck in the mouth by…
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Getty Images Implements Ban on Retouched Models to Promote Body Positivity
Get Pregnant Fast A recent law in France is leading to significant changes at Getty Images, impacting how models are portrayed in photography worldwide. This new legislation aims to combat eating disorders among the youth and mandates that all media must disclose when images have been altered to change a model’s body size. In response,…
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Parkland Students Amplify the Voices of Students of Color
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful show of solidarity, students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School recently visited Thurgood Marshall Academy in Washington, D.C., aiming to shed light on the experiences of students of color who often go unheard. This event took place just a day before the March for Our Lives, where advocates called…