Dove Women in music videos
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    Watch some music videos together

    Ask your child what they like and dislike about them. Point out the roles men play compared to the women – what message is being sent? Ask how the videos make your child feel and what impact they might be having on them and their friends

  • 2
    Learn about video production processes

    Talk about how the videos might have been made and who would have been involved – from make-up artists and wardrobe/costume people to special effects technicians and camera operators

  • 3
    Do your homework

    Next time your child is listening to an artist's music, casually mention their videos and see if you can start a discussion about them

  • 4
    Focus on the positive

    There are 'good' examples of music videos too. Adele is one act that bucks the trend, shunning nudity for a look that says more about her own personality. Watch these and ask you child what's different about them and what they like about them, in comparison to the others


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