Beauty Ideals: Foundations and the Influence of Media
About Course
This self-paced online course helps young people understand how beauty ideals are shaped by social media, advertising and digital technologies. Through interactive text, images and videos, learners critically examine unrealistic beauty standards, edited images and their impact on body image, self-esteem and wellbeing.
LINK TO THE RESOURCE: https://moodle.lmz-bw.de/course/view.php?id=611
- Title of the resource: Beauty Ideals: Foundations and the Influence of Media
- Author: Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- Language: German
- Year of publication: 2025
- Keywords: Body image, Beauty ideals, Social media, Self-esteem, Beauty filters, Influencers, Media literacy, Critical thinking
Learning outcome 1: Self-image & Self-esteem
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- explain how beauty ideals are shaped by media and social media
- recognise unrealistic beauty standards and digitally altered images
- reflect on the impact of beauty ideals on self-image and self-esteem
Learning outcome 2: Critical Thinking & Media Literacy
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- critically evaluate media messages related to appearance and beauty
- identify persuasive techniques used by influencers, advertising and digital media
- recognise how digital manipulation can affect perceptions of reality
Learning outcome 3: Online Behaviour & Digital Wellbeing
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- develop a reflective approach to online beauty content
- identify strategies for maintaining a positive body image and healthy digital habits
- promote respectful attitudes towards diversity and authentic self-presentation online
