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Fashion and the Dangerously Thin. April 2007 Cover Image E-video E-video

Fashion and the Dangerously Thin. April 2007 [videorecording] / Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Summary:

Obesity is a major problem in Canada. But while shedding a few pounds can sometimes be a healthy choice, being too thin can be bad for you. Doctors have been noticing an increase in eating disorders, and some of them blame the fashion industry. In this News in Review story we’ll look at how the industry has been accused of sending out the wrong message by using super-thin models.

Record details

  • Physical Description: 1 streaming video (12 min 28 sec)
  • Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, 2007

Content descriptions

Restrictions on Access Note:
Access restricted to Curio.ca channel subscribers
Participant or Performer Note:
Host: Robinson, Carla ; Journalist: Roussy, Kas ; Journalist: Taylor, Maureen.
System Details Note:
Available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://curio.ca/en/video/fashion-and-the-dangerously-thin-1985/
Language Note:
In English.
Source of Description Note:
Source of description from Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Subject: Eating disorders
Body image disturbance
Body image in women
Body image in adolescence
Advertising > Fashion
Women in mass media
Leanness > Psychological aspects
Leanness > Social aspects
Fashion > Psychological aspects
Fashion > Social aspects
Mass media > Study and teaching
Business education
Marketing
Diet
Nutrition > Psychological aspects
Health education
Child health services
Health services administration
Mental health
Beauty culture
Fashion
Social sciences
Women's studies
Psychology


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