Episode of Series “Why can’t they be like we were?”.
Because she is overweight, Robin has had problems of acceptance with her peer group. The film explores the ways in which acceptance of group norms can affect relationships with people within and outside the group and the issue of peer group power structures at a school.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
012710
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Adolescence
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Australia - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Youth
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → School environment
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Adolescence
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Youth
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Obesity
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Peer pressure
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Youth
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)