http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/big-issue/barbie-recreated-normal-proportions
According to this article, a new study from Oregon State University argues that playing with Barbie dolls will negatively influence the career ambitions of girls. The study asked girls between the age of four and seven to play with different dolls before asking them whether they thought they could take up various careers. Based on the findings, girls who played with Barbie dolls were much more likely to say that they could do fewer jobs than boys. However, the girls who played with Mr Potato head admitted that they were capable of doing the same jobs as boys.
2. Lady Gaga opens up on overcoming her eating disorder and depression
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/celebs/celebrity-gossip/lady-gaga-overcoming-eating-disorder-depression?click=main_sr
This article focuses on the interview with pop artist Lady Gaga who talks about her battles with eating disorder and depression. She states that she is getting better with food and is not letting anyone take advantage of her and therefore she is cherishing her talents and health. This may empower the female audience as it gives them an ideal who they can identify with if they are dealing with the same problems.
3. Equality will be here… in 2030
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/lifestyle/big-issue/chime-for-change-equality-survey?click=main_sr
This article focuses on the issue of equality between men and women occuring in 2030. According to a survey, women believe true equality in every field will become a reality fr another 16 years. The survey also exposed the top 10 women who are most likely to inspire other women and girls accomplish their ambitions. For instance, Margret Thatcher, Ophrah Winfrey, JK Rowling, the Queen and Hillary Clinton.
This article focuses on the issue of equality between men and women occuring in 2030. According to a survey, women believe true equality in every field will become a reality fr another 16 years. The survey also exposed the top 10 women who are most likely to inspire other women and girls accomplish their ambitions. For instance, Margret Thatcher, Ophrah Winfrey, JK Rowling, the Queen and Hillary Clinton.
4. Avon Launches Empowerment Bracelet
http://www.glamourmagazine.co.uk/beauty/beauty-features/2011/03/avon-launches-empowerment-bracelet-to-end-violence-against-women-
This article focuses on Avon launching a new charm bracelet to help raise funds for charities fighting domestic violence. The sale of Avon's empowerment jewellary in the UK raised £400,00 to help life saving projects and services supporting women and children. Significantly, the blue and silver symbolises "a future of infinite possibility for women and a future free from violence".
5. Avril Lavigne won't be pressured into sexing up her image for record sales
http://www.cosmopolitan.co.uk/celebs/celebrity-gossip/avril-lavigne-sex-x-rated-miley-cyrus?click=main_sr
In this article singer Avril Lavigne reveals that she is not changing her 'edgy' into sexing up her image to boost record sales. She argues that she wants to dress the way she chooses and so should other people as well. Thus this may empower the female spectators in highlighting that they should be comfortable in their own body and not change their appearance to suit in the needs of others.
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