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Child Development - Growing Up

Child Development - Growing Up


TYING ON A NEW TRADITION

Close Ties provides an intimate look at a rites of passage ceremony that connects teenage boys with male role models. It examines the impact of this new tradition and shows us how tying a necktie-an act associated with men who embody professionalism and prestige can inspire low performing black American high school boys to commit to a life of achievement and success

Item no.: CK00161559
Format: DVD
Audience: Senior High - College
Duration: 27 minutes
Copyright: 2012
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Price: USD 195.00

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GENERATION M: MISOGYNY IN MEDIA & CULTURE

By Thomas Keith

Despite the achievements of the women's movement over the past four decades, misogyny remains a persistent force in American culture. In this important documentary, Thomas Keith, professor of philosophy at California State University-Long Beach, looks specifically at misogyny and sexism in mainstream American media, exploring how negative definitions of femininity and hateful attitudes toward women get constructed and perpetuated at the very heart of our popular culture.

The film tracks the destructive dynamics of misogyny across a broad and disturbing range of media phenomena: including the hyper-sexualization of commercial products aimed at girls, the explosion of violence in video games aimed at boys, the near-hysterical sexist rants of hip-hop artists and talk radio shock jocks, and the harsh, patronizing caricatures of femininity and feminism that reverberate throughout the mainstream of American popular culture.

Along the way, Generation M forces us to confront the dangerous real-life consequences of misogyny in all its forms - making a compelling case that when we devalue more than half the population based on gender, we harm boys and men as well as women and girls

Item no.: AL01060075
Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
Audience:
Duration: 54 minutes
Copyright: 2008
StdBkNo.: 1932869271
Price: USD 250.00

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HAVE A HEALTHY SELF-CONCEPT

Help teens develop a healthy self-concept that will encourage them to set challenging goals, enable them to forge supportive, positive friendships, and assist them in developing an optimistic outlook about their lives and futures.

From hanging out with kids they really don't like just to fit in, to losing sight of what is right for them, to letting the interests of others overshadow their personal goals, real-life dramatizations help teens recognize that being true to themselves is a large part of a healthy self-concept.

Students will understand that their daily choices affect the way they feel about themselves, see positive risk-taking as essential to reaching goals, recognize that their friends can affect the choices they make for themselves, and identify goal setting as part of developing a healthy self-concept.

Item no.: KC08120500
Format: DVD
Audience: Grades 6-12
Duration: 20 minutes
Copyright: 2006
StdBkNo.: 1595207031
Price: USD 190.00

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HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS & RHYMES (UNABRIDGED)

A riveting examination of masculinity, sexism, and homophobia in hip-hop culture. Delivering a self-described "loving critique" of rap music, director Byron Hurt - a former star college quarterback, longtime hip-hop fan, and now gender violence prevention educator- pays tribute to the power and creativity of hip-hop while challenging the rap music industry to take responsibility for glamorizing destructive, deeply conservative stereotypes of manhood.The documentary features revealing insights from rappers such as Mos Def, Fat Joe, Chuck D, Jadakiss, and Busta Rhymes, hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, and cultural commentators such as Michael Eric Dyson, Beverly Guy-Sheftall, and Kevin Powell. Critically acclaimed for its fearless engagement with issues of race and racism, gender violence, and the corporate exploitationof youth culture.

Reviews
  • "Captivating" - Boston Globe

  • "Hard-hitting" - Reuters

  • "A fascinating subject rarely explored in the depth this short documentary submerges in."

    -- Michael Ferraro, Film Threat

  • "Byron Hurt's ground-breaking documentary is the talk of the Hip-Hop circuit and those in the know." - National Black Programming Consortium

  • "Provocative and edgy" - South Bend Tribune

  • "Incisive, informative and entertaining. . .Though the film bears a viewer discretion warning, it is exactly the kind of program that should be watched by teens who embrace hip-hop music without thinking of the stereotypes it perpetuates and the thug lifestyle it endorses." - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

  • "A profound analysis and self-criticism by a member of the Hip-Hop Generation." - Esther Iverem, SeeingBlack.com

  • "Filmmaker Byron Hurt takes the hip-hop industry--and audience--to task in his new documentary." - TimeOut Chicago

  • "A groundbreaking montage that questions masculinity, homophobia and misogyny in the hip-hop industry for those who live and breathe the culture." - Philadelphia Weekly

    Item no.: FJ01060055
    Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
    Audience:
    Duration: 60 minutes
    Copyright: 2006
    StdBkNo.: 1932869077
    Price: USD 295.00

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    HAVING A POSITIVE BODY IMAGE

    Shows why pre-teens need to start taking care of their skin, hair, teeth, and hands, emphasizing the importance of a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and getting enough sleep.

    Item no.: HF08120506
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 3-5
    Duration: 13 minutes
    Copyright: 2005
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    Price: USD 160.00

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    BOYS TO MEN?

    In this moving follow-up to the critically-acclaimed Hoop Dreams, award-winning filmmaker Frederick Marx continues his exploration of the lives of ordinary young men and the extraordinary challenges they face. Boys to Men? - the second in a proposed trilogy about masculinity in America- trains its focus on the pressures and expectations faced by a diverse group of young urban males. The DVD consists of four films. Are You Listening? Features several teenage boys from different ethnic, racial, and class backgrounds offering fascinating insights into their own experiences and the meaning of manhood in America. Three additional pieces - Spencer, Cisco, and Al-Tran - give insight into the lives of three 15-year-old boys as they navigate the daily challenges of school, family, and American society.

    Review
  • "Are You Listening?" (52 min); "Al-Tran" (31 min); "Cisco" (30 min); "Spencer" (30 min). Directed and produced by Frederick Marx. A Warrior Educational Films Production.

    Item no.: JE29110018
    Format: DVD (With English Subtitles)
    Audience:
    Duration: 143 minutes
    Copyright: 2004
    StdBkNo.: 193286914X
    Price: USD 250.00

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    BODY IMAGE FOR BOYS

    As the idealized male physique continues to be hyped in movies, on TV, in magazines, and on billboards, a rapidly growing number of men are becoming obsessed with appearance. Each year alone, they spend billions on gym memberships and home exercise equipment -and women are no longer alone in battling anorexia and body dysmorphic disorder. This topical program explores some of the issues facing young men today as they struggle to define themselves amidst the flood of media -generated images of male physical perfection. Experts including Divya Kakaiya, the visionary founder and clinical director of the Healthy Within treatment center; Leigh Cohn, co -author of the seminal Making Weight: Men's Conflicts with Food, Weight, Shape, and Appearance; and UCLA Healthcare sports medicine physician Gary Green as well as a number of young patients grapple with problems such as steroid abuse, eating disorders, exercise addiction, and phony food supplements.

    Note: Not available in Australia/New Zealand

    Review
  • "Any young male would benefit from watching this tape." - Youth Today

    Awards
  • Top Ten DVD/Video 2003, Young Adult Library Services Assn. (YALSA)
  • Finalist, FREDDIE Awards

    Item no.: LA00270037
    Format: DVD
    Audience:
    Duration: 18 minutes
    Copyright: 2002
    StdBkNo.: 9780736593816
    Price: USD 90.00

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    FROM GIRLHOOD TO WOMANHOOD

    In addition to discussions offering different perspectives on what makes a woman, the emotional turmoil that accompanies adolescence, and the importance of friendship and being able to talk about feelings, the tape also covers the actual physiological changes that occur during puberty. Topics include hormones, menstruation, ovulation, and reproduction. In frank, open and unscripted discussions, bold questions are asked about sexual attraction, self esteem, flirting, dating, and intimacy.

    Item no.: JC00940436
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 5-6
    Duration: 29 minutes
    Copyright: 1997
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    Price: USD 75.00

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    COPING WITH THE BODY IMAGE BLUES

    Everyday teenagers are bombarded with images in the media that make them feel insecure about their own bodies. Using a mix of dramatic vignettes, humorous animation and real student interviews, this program analyzes how a bad self image can damage self-esteem but also why it's so important to accept one's body the way it is. Older teen on-camera presenters help viewers understand that the media's image of the perfect body is heavily distorted. The video includes interviews with teens who are very happy with their bodies even though they don't fit the stereotypes glamorized by the media. For those who want to change the way they look or who want to become more fit, the program also emphasizes the importance of a healthy diet and exercise.

    Item no.: NT01390425
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned, With Teacher's Resource Book)
    Audience: Grades 5-9
    Duration: 22 minutes
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    Price: USD 179.00

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    JUST AROUND THE CORNER - FOR BOYS

    Designed for younger students, this DVD is grounded in fact, sensitive to young feelings, and reassuring about changes that are on the way.

    Younger elementary-level boys will appreciate this upbeat look at the changes of puberty, featuring two fourth grade boys, lighthearted animated figures, and Todd - a promising art student and easygoing teenaged big brother. Todd helps prepare boys for the momentous changes waiting "just around the corner." He introduces these important topics:

  • When to expect the onset of puberty
  • The physical and emotional changes of puberty
  • The maturation of the male reproductive system
  • Common experiences of puberty, including voice change, feelings of physical awkwardness, and nocturnal emissions
  • The importance of good hygiene and healthy habits

    Reviews
  • "A highlight of the program is the accompanying teaching guide, which includes the full script of the video, a list of vocabulary words, a list of instructional goals, suggested classroom activities and discussion question. - Science Books & Films

  • "A fine introductory DVD for human-growth or sex-ed instruction." - Video Librarian

    Item no.: ZS00620052
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 3-5
    Duration: Approx. 9 minutes
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    Price: USD 80.00

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    JUST AROUND THE CORNER - FOR GIRLS

    Megan - captain of the soccer team, admired big sister, and self-assured teenager - talks to younger elementary-level girls about what to expect during puberty.

    Charming and whimsical animated figures help Megan explain the exciting changes that lie "just around the corner."

    Topics covered in this engaging video include:

  • When to expect the onset of puberty
  • The physical and emotional changes of puberty
  • The maturation of the female reproductive system
  • Menstruation
  • The importance of good hygiene and healthy habits

    Megan's reassuring presentation and a cheerful theme song promote a positive attitude toward the changes ahead.

    Reviews
  • "Up-to-date information, common sense suggestions, matter-of-fact presentation, and practical tips all make these videos a comfortable introduction to puberty." - North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

  • "[These] DVDs teach the essential facts of puberty to students in grades 3-5, are grounded in fact, sensitive to young feelings, and reassuring about changes that are on the way." - School Nurse News

  • "These are exceptional DVDs that teach important facts in a concise, reassuring, non-threatening way." - School Library Journal

    Item no.: TA00620053
    Format: DVD (Closed Captioned)
    Audience: Grades 3-5
    Duration: Approx. 13 minutes
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    Price: USD 80.00

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    DANGERS OF SOCIAL MEDIA

    Teens & the Dangers of Social Media - Social networking sites are open to anyone however offer a low level of security and protection. Because students often post detailed and specific information, they can be more easily stalked by strangers or even acquaintances. The purpose of most of these networks is to allow individuals and groups to keep in touch and track the daily lives of each other. By keeping things at the status quo on the social networking sites, the result is a micro society of friends that is more open than ever before. However students don't often consider the dangers that social networking introduces to their lives. The content they place on the networks can easily make them vulnerable to all sorts of threats. Some of these threats are minor, but some can be incredibly severe. A photo shared between two people can quickly become a viral phenomenon. By using the text messaging service on their cell phones, computers or other electronic devices, teens engage in sexting by sending flirtatious messages back and forth. Sexting is currently illegal under federal law. It falls under the creation, distribution and possession of child porn and is a felony offense. While some lawmakers are working to change this, others are prosecuting both those taking the pictures and those possessing them.

    Subjects Covered Include:
  • What are the benefits of Social Networking Sites?
  • What are the dangers of Social Networking?
  • What should you not post on your site?
  • What is the impact from incriminating & inappropriate information posted on network sites?
  • Can postings on a network site effect employment?
  • The Felony charges associated with sexting

    Item no.: DP00940933
    Format: DVD
    Audience: Grades 8-12
    Duration: 18 minutes
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    Price: USD 95.00

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    CHILD'S WORLD, A: MIND GAMES, INDEPENDENT THINKER, FACTS OF LIFE

    The set explores the mental development of children.
    Vol. 1 studies how they develop an adult's ability to discern the feelings of others and lie for both good and bad reasons.
    Vol. 2 focuses on developing mental independence that examines the abstract thought of toddlers, the memory capacity of preschoolers, and the force of childhood tantrums.
    Vol. 3 looks at children in relation to the existential questions of birth and death.

    Item no.: VK29110145
    Format: 3 DVDs (Region 1)
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    Price: USD 80.00

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