Question

2) Case Study 2: Stereotyped Body Image

Shalini and her friends in class seven were preparing for the school’s annual function. All of

them were very excited. Shalini was taking part in the classical dance, while her classmates

Anita and Farah were in the play. One day Anita said mockingly to her, “You are so dark.

We will need additional light to be able to see you on stage.” Shalini made no reply to her.

Farah felt bad for Shalini and said, “You dance so well. Why don’t you use a fairness cream,

to get a fair complexion? Can you imagine how nice you will look on the stage if you had a

lighter complexion?”

Shalini smiled and said, “Thank you, Farah. I appreciate your concern but I am happy with

my complexion as it is. My teacher and I are working hard on my dance practice and I am

confident that our efforts and your good wishes will lead to a good performance.”

Questions to reflect-

1. What do you think of Anita’s remark about Shalini?

2. Do you think Farah’s remark is based on a false stereotype (light complexion is essential

for being beautiful), or is it based on facts? Explain your answer.

3. Does Shalini’s response indicate that she has a positive or a negative self-image? Give

reasons for your answer.

4. Do you think Shalini is a mature person with a positive style of communication​

Answer 1

Answer:

1- anita was wrong because she was judging her.

2-No

3-she has a positive self image.

4-Yes