Bio

Thought leader, advocate and activist addressing the need for more authentic, healthy and fair representations of girls and women in the media, healthy body image independent of negative media influences, and universal media literacy education.

Ms.Sobel writes for Psychology Today, has appeared on cable and network TV and cited in The Nation, San Francisco Chronicle, Atlanta Journal Constitution among other outlets, founded the successful and award winning activism network The Girls, Women & Media Project, and consults with educators and community leaders on improving media content, activism, and media literacy skills for girls and for young people in general.

Sub-specialties:
Body image and body positivity (in its most healthy and real sense)
Pop culture/entertainment images of women/ girls
Activism to improve media
Advocacy for universal media literacy

Articles, Publications, Appearances