Sexualisation of girls – are we carrying on about nothing? MTR on Weekend Sunrise
On Saturday Collective Shout's Melinda Tankard Reist appeared on Weekend Sunrise with Danielle Egan, US author of a new book which argues concerns about the sexualisation of girls are exaggerated.
Read moreWatch: Melinda Tankard Reist on Today Tonight
Rushing kids into adulthood
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Read moreWatch: sexual objectification explained
Dr Caroline Heldman at TedxYouth@SanDiego
What is sexual objectification? Is it empowering? Watch and learn.
Chair of the politics department of Occidential College in Los Angeles, Dr. Heldman appeared in the acclaimed documentary, Miss Representation, and is co-editor of "Madame President: Are We Ready for a Woman in the White House?" She is a frequent commentator on radio and television and a regular contributor to Ms. Magazine.
Stop the Traffik: so you think you will dance?
Every year thousands of women are promised a dance career in Western Europe, instead they are tricked, forced and exploited in the sex industry.
This stunt in Amsterdam's Red Light District was created by Dutch advertising firm Duval Guillaume for anti trafficking group, Stop the Traffik.
Watch the video and see how the onlooking men's faces change at the end. You can find out more about Stop the Traffik here.
Collective Shout supports AMA call for new inquiry into sexualisation of children
From Melinda Tankard Reist's blog
This morning I appeared on Channel 7 Sunrise to discuss the AMA’s call for a new inquiry into the sexualisation of children. Appearing with me was advertising creative director Dee Madigan. It’s probably unnecessary to say, we didn’t see eye to eye on everything. Here’s the video:
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Did the Parliamentary report on outdoor advertising say everything was fine with self-regulation?
Read more"Am I Ugly?" Teens ask YouTube users to rate their looks
Melinda Tankard Reist recently appeared on Sunrise discussing the new online trend of teens asking YouTube users to rate their looks.
When trolls attack, girls are pretty vulnerable
Column published in The Herald Sun and Melinda Tankard Reist's Blog.
Read moreVideo: Should teens read porn as part of their sex education?
Do young people need to read porn themed novels?
Read moreVideo: Photoshop ratings system
Lydia Jade Turner, a member of the Collective Shout team and Co-director of BodyMatters Australasia appeared on The Morning Show to discuss a proposed Photoshop 'ratings system.'
Read moreMyxi the rabbit tells Diva to stop selling Playboy to girls
Diva is an Australian fashion jewellery retailer popular with young girls.
In September 2011, Diva began stocking Playboy branded jewellery. 'Myxi Matosis' the disgruntled rabbit was one of thousands who spoke out against Diva's collaboration with the porn industry.