The Dove Self-Esteem Project and Steven Universe
What we watch has a big impact on how we feel, especially when we’re young. That’s why we’ve partnered with Cartoon Network’s award-winning show, Steven Universe to help the next generation grow up confident. From teasing and bullying to media and celebrities to competing and comparing looks, the Dove Self-Esteem Project x Steven Universe episodes cover key topics at the heart of our mission. With every watch, they’ll help young people develop the confidence they need to deal with the pressures of social media, friendships and body image.
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There’s more to our bodies than how they look – but children everywhere are under pressure to meet unrealistic beauty standards. So, we’ve teamed up with Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe. Our belief that young people should feel empowered by their bodies is shared by the cartoon – which follows the magical Crystal Gems, and their half-human, half-Gem “little brother” Steven, on fantastical super powered adventures. Its core values of inclusion, diversity and empathy, make Steven Universe the perfect partner for the Dove Self-Esteem Project to take its message of body positivity directly to young people.
I created Steven Universe because I wanted the show that I never had growing up. I wanted to challenge conventional escapist fantasy stories by being as honest as possible, by having fantasy characters fascinated by small human moments and real life problems, and by reflecting my actual friends, family and self.
Rebecca Sugar
Working with experts from the fields of psychology, health and media, we’ve developed a range of resources – including videos, activities, case studies and professional advice – to help raise confident children.
Dove x Steven Universe
Find out more about each episode of our partnership with Steven Universe.
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Teasing and bullying – How can words make us feel? Amethyst and Jasper learn how to talk about bullying.
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Competing and comparing looks – What is body image? Smoky Quartz and Sardonyx discover how unique they are.
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Media and celebrities – Why do some images in the media make us doubt our own appearance? Peridot explains why we shouldn’t let everything we see affect our self-esteem.
Find out more about how these episodes were made
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Download our eBook
Wondering how to build self-esteem in children? Teach your child that their uniqueness makes the world a more fun and interesting place, with help from our eBook, Your Magic Mind and Body.
We’ve created a Confidence Kit conversation guide to help you bring out the best in a young person you know
Confidence Kit
- self-esteem
- talking topics
This guide consists of a series of articles covering key topics that affect self-esteem, and it provides activities to boost body confidence in your child.
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