[Wamvan] Fwd: Looking for input: eating disorders, gender and media

Sat Feb 8 05:39:54 PST 2014

Just in case anyone else might find this information useful, I'm sending my
response to Jarrah through to the group.

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From: Sharon Haywood <haywood.sharon at gmail.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 5:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Wamvan] Looking for input: eating disorders, gender and media
To: Jarrah Hodge <jarrahhodge at gmail.com>
Cc: Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com>

PS just came across this:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/anorexia-patient-told-by-er-nurse-to-go-get-some-supper-1.2523913

Add sensitivity training to front-line/emergency hospital staff to the list
....

On Fri, Feb 7, 2014 at 5:44 PM, Sharon Haywood <haywood.sharon at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi Jarrah,
>
> What a wonderful opportunity! Thanks for cc'ing me, Joanna!
>
> In addition to drawing on the experts, such as those at NEDIC based in
> Toronto, I would also cite meta-analyses that confirm the link between the
> repetitive consumption of the thin ideal and low self-esteem and disordered
> eating. I've attached an important study from 2008 for you to review more
> closely. Another solid study to cite is: Groesz, L.M., Levine, M.P. &
> Murnen, S.K. (2002). The Effect of Experimental Presentation of Thin Media
> Images on Body Satisfaction: A Meta-Analytic Review. *John Wiley & Sons,
> Inc.*
>
> These studies provide a solid justification for an increased need for
> media literacy training in schools. (I know you have very limited time so I
> don't know how much information you would like about the kinds of media
> literacy training is most effective.)
>
> As I've been living outside of Canada for 10 years now, I'm a bit out of
> touch with the current resources but a little research confirms that ED
> treatment, both in-patient and early intervention centres, should be made a
> higher priority in the health-care system. (eg:
> http://nied.ca/need-for-nied/) Lack of treatment options also lead people
> out of province or out of the country paying with out-of-pocket insurance
> (see:
> http://feast-ed.org/LocalSupport/FEASTCanadaTaskForce/CanadianHealthcareSystem.aspx)
> Naturally, marginalized communities don't have the means to purchase
> private health packages or possess jobs that would offer it, putting them
> at higher risk.
>
> I hope that helps some, Jarrah. Please know that I'll be online for a good
> part of Saturday if you wanted to touch base.
>
> All my best,
> Sharon
>
>  On Thu, Feb 6, 2014 at 10:48 PM, Jarrah Hodge <jarrahhodge at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Thank you! Yes, I wasn't sure what kind of response I would get so didn't
>> throw it out to the larger wam list yet. Sharon, I would love to touch base
>> if you have time before Monday.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> On Feb 6, 2014, at 5:34 PM, Joanna Chiu <chiu.joanna5 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Jarrah,
>>
>> I'm copying wam member Sharon Haywood in case she didn't see your
>> original message. A website she runs has a wealth of resources.
>> http://www.adiosbarbie.com
>>
>> Joanna
>> On 7 Feb 2014 08:27, "Jarrah" <jarrahhodge at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Hi folks,
>>>
>>> I've been invited to appear before the House of Commons Standing
>>> Committee on the Status of Women on Monday as one of a group providing
>>> input on their study looking at girls and women's experience with eating
>>> disorders. For anyone not familiar with how the committees work, they're
>>> basically groups of Members of Parliament with a makeup mirroring the House
>>> (so majority Conservatives). They can study issues like this and make
>>> recommendations for legislation or policy changes. This is the motion they
>>> adopted:
>>>
>>> *It was agreed, -- That, pursuant to Standing Order 108(2), the Committee
>>> conduct a study of eating disorders amongst girls and women, including the
>>> nature of these diseases, what treatments are providing the most relief to
>>> patients and where they are available, how family physicians can learn more
>>> about eating disorders and how to treat them, what roadblocks exist to
>>> better serve girls and women with eating disorders, and what resources
>>> relevant stakeholders need to improve the lives of these patients*.
>>>
>>> I only have 10 minutes, so my plan is to start off with feedback to the
>>> committee from people I know who have direct experience with eating
>>> disorders, in terms of what they feel the service gaps and needs are in the
>>> system. I will likely follow that with a broader discussion of how the
>>> media environment and education factor in.
>>>
>>> If any WAMmers have resources, experiences or feedback for me I'd really
>>> appreciate it - especially anything that talks about additional barriers
>>> that might be experienced by women and girls in more marginalized
>>> populations. This is my first time doing something like this and I want to
>>> make sure the MPs get fair, inclusive, intersectional, practical feminist
>>> input.
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Jarrah
>>>
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>>> @jarrahpenguin
>>> http://gender-focus.com
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