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02/27/2008: "Liberalized sexuality harms young girls, makes profits"

The media's portrayal of young women as sex objects harms girls' mental and physical health, US experts warn.

Magazines, television, video games and music videos all have a detrimental effect, a task force from the American Psychological Association reported.

Sexualisation can lead to a lack of confidence with their bodies as well as depression and eating disorders.

[ People love to sell things to others and then to ignore the consequences. ]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6376421.stm