Youth & Sexualization
Documentaries
Sexy Inc. Our children under influence
(Adult version)
This documentary, made by Sophie Bissonnette and produced by the National Film Board (NFB) in 2007, is reputed for inciting a strong response from youth educators who become eager to contribute to countering the phenomenon of sexualization. Now used as a reference tool, the film allows professionals to deepen their understanding of early sexualization and build on their own intervention practices.
As we receive many requests for it we would like to specify that you can order a copy of the film or download the accompanying facilitation guide by clicking on this link.
The guide was made as an aid to educators who have seen the film to deepen awareness on the subject of early sexualization and how it affects young people. The objective of the guide is to incite discussion, reflective sharing, and to help identify courses of action to counter the phenomenon.
(Youth version)
A new facilitation guide is now available!
Moreover, a youth version of the film has been created in order for youth to also become aware of the sexualised environment in which they evolve and reflect on their own behaviour and attitudes. As of recently, a new facilitation guide accompanies the new version! To order the film or download the guide for free, click on this link.
Staying Real: Teens Confront Sexual Stereotypes.
The YWCA of Montreal has renewed its collaboration with the NFB and Sophie Bissonnette in order to produce a new documentary film titled Staying Real: Teens Confront Sexual Stereotypes.
It is destined for young people in grades 6 through 8 and addresses sexual stereotypes and sexualization circulated by the media, and marketing strategies targeting youth. This documentary film presents numerous strategies that will help young people make enlightened choices and recognize their own self-worth. Slated for opening in September 2010, the film will be accompanied by a facilitation guide created by the YWCA Montreal Leadership Department.
New ! A facilitation guide
Staying Real – Teens Confront Sexual Stereotypes is now available.
You can download it in its full version and Options 1, 2 or 5 workshops
Download – full version
Download – 1 workshop
Download – 2 workshops
Download – 5 workshops
For more information this subject, contact
Isabelle Lepage
ilepage@ydesfemmesmtl.org
514.866.9941, ext. 223