Comments on: Beyonce’s Sesame Street Walkers: Bootylicious Babes or Pimped Out Preemies? http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/ The Official Blog of Dr. Robyn Silverman Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:46:37 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Dora Makeover another Blow to Girl’s Body Image? « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Dora Makeover another Blow to Girl’s Body Image? « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:36:42 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-536 [...] back to our explorer in question. Well, she’s not a Sesame Street Walker as we might have assumed. But there are some issues. She’s traded in her exploring boots for [...] [...] back to our explorer in question. Well, she’s not a Sesame Street Walker as we might have assumed. But there are some issues. She’s traded in her exploring boots for [...]

]]> By: Dora the Explorer Becomes Dora the Diva? « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-535 Dora the Explorer Becomes Dora the Diva? « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Tue, 17 Mar 2009 21:14:15 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-535 [...] anyway, back to our explorer in question.  Well, she’s not a Sesame Street Walker as we might have assumed.  But there are some issues.  She’s traded in her exploring boots [...] [...] anyway, back to our explorer in question.  Well, she’s not a Sesame Street Walker as we might have assumed.  But there are some issues.  She’s traded in her exploring boots [...]

]]> By: The High Cost of Beauty: Giving Up Wealth, Health, and Happiness « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-534 The High Cost of Beauty: Giving Up Wealth, Health, and Happiness « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:42:54 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-534 [...] Sexualization of girls have been linked with eating disorders, low self esteem, and depression. [...] [...] Sexualization of girls have been linked with eating disorders, low self esteem, and depression. [...]

]]> By: Girls Feel Pressure to Grow Up Too Fast, Study Says « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-533 Girls Feel Pressure to Grow Up Too Fast, Study Says « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:50:24 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-533 [...] messages are everywhere. Even our daughter’s clothes and favorite dolls and toys are getting a boost, a lift, a pout, and a “push” to grow up sooner [...] [...] messages are everywhere. Even our daughter’s clothes and favorite dolls and toys are getting a boost, a lift, a pout, and a “push” to grow up sooner [...]

]]> By: 7 Things Girls Must Do to Fit In Today « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-532 7 Things Girls Must Do to Fit In Today « Kiss My Assets: The Body Image Resource Blog Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:17:51 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-532 [...] posted the fact that “about 7 of 10 girls say that they want to look like a character on TV” (Silverman, 2008). Available in stores now are thongs for girls age seven to ten with apparent clever sayings [...] [...] posted the fact that “about 7 of 10 girls say that they want to look like a character on TV” (Silverman, 2008). Available in stores now are thongs for girls age seven to ten with apparent clever sayings [...]

]]> By: Disney Princesses Sexualizing Your Daughters? Dr. Robyn Responds « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Disney Princesses Sexualizing Your Daughters? Dr. Robyn Responds « Dr. Robyn Silverman’s Blog Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:51:23 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-531 [...] you have the hypersexualization of women and girls in music videos, magazines, internet games and advertisements, and on the other hand you have the classics we all used to love—like Sesame Street and Disney. [...] [...] you have the hypersexualization of women and girls in music videos, magazines, internet games and advertisements, and on the other hand you have the classics we all used to love—like Sesame Street and Disney. [...]

]]> By: Yusuf Saleem http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Yusuf Saleem Tue, 20 May 2008 12:31:28 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-530 I just happened to stumble upon this debate at the urging of a friend. I have treated sex offenders in a state prison a few years ago and continue to provide Behavioral therapy to male youths. What is just as shocking to me is the lack of information of how sexual predators think. I believe the profession owes women and families this knowledge. Yes, the Knowles familiy should all be ashamed with this attempt to pimp young girls this way. Hopefully, this exchange of ideas can save someone a great deal of trauma and dissapointment. I just happened to stumble upon this debate at the urging of a friend. I have treated sex offenders in a state prison a few years ago and continue to provide Behavioral therapy to male youths. What is just as shocking to me is the lack of information of how sexual predators think. I believe the profession owes women and families this knowledge. Yes, the Knowles familiy should all be ashamed with this attempt to pimp young girls this way. Hopefully, this exchange of ideas can save someone a great deal of trauma and dissapointment.

]]> By: Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-526 Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat Thu, 15 May 2008 19:14:45 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-526 <strong>Dr. Robyn, Boston:</strong> Speaking of Bratz, as we discussed yesterday, the dolls have seen huge success worldwide -- bratty attitude, big lips, and street walking accessories included. When the APA report came out saying that sexualization of girls in media (Bratz toys, thongs for little wee ones...details in my blog) were umm, bad for girls development, this argument ensued: <blockquote>"Although these dolls may present no more sexualization of girls or women than is seen in MTV videos, it is worrisome when dolls designed specifically for 4- to 8-year-olds are associated with an objectified adult sexuality," the report says. Isaac Larian, CEO of Bratz doll manufacturer MGA Entertainment, based in Van Nuys, Calif., says he "adamantly disagrees" with the report's assessment of the dolls. The company has sold more than 125 million worldwide in the seven years the dolls have been on the market, he says. </blockquote> Of course, saying in a nutshell, that the number of sales surely shows that the dolls must be GREAT for children's development. As if they're connected. OK off my soap box. <strong>Liz Kelly:</strong> Dr. Robyn, you're here with us! Thanks for weighing in. Dr. Robyn, Boston: Speaking of Bratz, as we discussed yesterday, the dolls have seen huge success worldwide — bratty attitude, big lips, and street walking accessories included.

When the APA report came out saying that sexualization of girls in media (Bratz toys, thongs for little wee ones…details in my blog) were umm, bad for girls development, this argument ensued:

“Although these dolls may present no more sexualization of girls or women than is seen in MTV videos, it is worrisome when dolls designed specifically for 4- to 8-year-olds are associated with an objectified adult sexuality,” the report says.

Isaac Larian, CEO of Bratz doll manufacturer MGA Entertainment, based in Van Nuys, Calif., says he “adamantly disagrees” with the report’s assessment of the dolls. The company has sold more than 125 million worldwide in the seven years the dolls have been on the market, he says.

Of course, saying in a nutshell, that the number of sales surely shows that the dolls must be GREAT for children’s development. As if they’re connected.
OK off my soap box.

Liz Kelly: Dr. Robyn, you’re here with us!

Thanks for weighing in.

]]> By: Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-525 Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat Thu, 15 May 2008 19:13:11 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-525 <strong>Bratz</strong>: Who's is buying their kids the Bratz crap? My co-worker. She even gave her kid a Bratz-themed birthday party. <strong>Liz Kelly:</strong> That's just wrong. Just don't make the mistake of reminding her of it when little Bratty Sue gets all mouthy and starts hanging out at Dream. Bratz: Who’s is buying their kids the Bratz crap? My co-worker. She even gave her kid a Bratz-themed birthday party.

Liz Kelly: That’s just wrong.

Just don’t make the mistake of reminding her of it when little Bratty Sue gets all mouthy and starts hanging out at Dream.

]]> By: Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat http://www.drrobynsilverman.com/body-image/beyonce%e2%80%99s-sesame-street-walkers-bootylicious-babes-or-pimped-out-preemies/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat Thu, 15 May 2008 19:12:10 +0000 http://drrobyn.wordpress.com/?p=207#comment-527 From the Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat: <strong>Virginia:</strong> I have a five-year-old daughter who is very tall for her age, so she's had to wear clothes that are a bit mature for several seasons now. Mostly I don't have a problem but I do say NO to the attitude t-shirts. My child will not walk around advertising that Boys Suck or she's a Diva. I've also told her NO many times on the Bratz dolls and related knockoffs. I've tried explaining why, but it's hard. She's decided I don't like the lips. We'll pass a doll and she'll say, "Do you like this one? She doesn't have big lips!" Eeep. <strong>Liz Kelly:</strong> Good for you. I'm not even a fan of those t-shirts for adults. If I see another hip chickie wearing a "Little Miss Sunshine" t-shirt I may just snap. I don't get the success of the Bratz at all. I mean, who is buying their kids toys that not only look like little streetwalkers, but are also, by definition, encouraging their little girls to be bratty? From the Washington Post Celebritology Live Chat:

Virginia: I have a five-year-old daughter who is very tall for her age, so she’s had to wear clothes that are a bit mature for several seasons now. Mostly I don’t have a problem but I do say NO to the attitude t-shirts. My child will not walk around advertising that Boys Suck or she’s a Diva.
I’ve also told her NO many times on the Bratz dolls and related knockoffs. I’ve tried explaining why, but it’s hard. She’s decided I don’t like the lips. We’ll pass a doll and she’ll say, “Do you like this one? She doesn’t have big lips!” Eeep.

Liz Kelly: Good for you. I’m not even a fan of those t-shirts for adults. If I see another hip chickie wearing a “Little Miss Sunshine” t-shirt I may just snap.

I don’t get the success of the Bratz at all. I mean, who is buying their kids toys that not only look like little streetwalkers, but are also, by definition, encouraging their little girls to be bratty?

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