[Wamvan] YWCA Youth Conference - Hypersexualization and Hypermasculinity

[Joanna Chiu]

This looks like a really cool conference! Organized by WAM! member Samuel
Ramos from the YMCA:

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From: Samuel Ramos <sramos at ywcavan.org>
Date: Sat, Oct 27, 2012 at 5:31 AM
Subject: YWCA Youth Conference - Hypersexualization and Hypermasculinity
To: wamvancouver at gmail.com, joanna.chiu at scmp.com, editor.joanna at gmail.com


Hello WAM,**

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You’re well aware that young people today are exposed to damaging images
and ideas from the media.  This is happening at a much higher frequency
than ever before and it makes them vulnerable to the impacts of
hypersexualization and hypermasculinity. ****

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In addition, increased use of technologies and social media platforms make
the distribution of harmful content incredibly easy. The lines between
private and public selves are blurred and youth are learning that a girl’s
value lies in her sexuality and physical appearance. All these factors
combined leave young people vulnerable to mental and physical health
issues, predatory behaviour and harassment.****

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I know that we’re preaching to the choir, here, but we need your help in
making young people aware of the issues that might not be talked about at
school, home or in their circle of friends.****

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YWCA Metro Vancouver is hosting *ME & The MEdia:* *Advancing Youth Media
Literacy* <http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/3014395137>, a *FREE* conference
for high school students, *ages 14-17*. Media literacy is a powerful tool
in empowering young people to think critically about media they consume and
take control of their behaviour online.****

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The conference will take place on *Saturday November 21* from *10am-3pm* at
UBC Robson Square. It will feature Jeff Perera, Community and Youth
Engagement Manager with the White Ribbon Campaign, as well as a series of
workshops where they will explore themes on sexualization and advertising
awareness, masculinity, sports marketing and aggression and social media
and identity. ****

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Please help us spread the word about our youth conference by sharing the
image below with your network. I’ve also included an 8.5 x 11 poster that
is print ready for you to distribute as you see fit.****

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Feel free to us if you have any questions.****

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Have a great Friday.****

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Sincerely,****

*Samuel Ramos*****

Coordinator, Fund Development and Youth Education Programs****

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YWCA Metro Vancouver****

535 Hornby Street Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8****

*tel *604 895 5793 *fax *604 684 9171****

www.ywcavan.org****

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*YWCA Metro Vancouver | *Changing lives since 1897 ****

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*The holiday season is on its way.  Help a family in need through the YWCA
Presents of Peace hamper program.* *Sign up today at:  www.ywcavan.org/pop**
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