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Sexualisation of Young People Review 84 advertised over 350 vacancies in the adult entertainment industry, including ones for topless and semi-nude bar staff. In allowing this to take place, the government is promoting the normalisation of these trades as viable career choices. I therefore recommend that: • The government overturns its decision to allow vacancies for jobs in the adult entertainment industry to be advertised by Jobcentre Plus. 4) Research i) A multi-disciplinary approach to sexualisation A multi-disciplinary approach, bringing together psychology, media studies, neuroscience and sociology would help to give a rounded picture of the various factors and offer a more holistic understanding of all the variables at play. I therefore recommend: • The establishment of a new academic periodical and an annual conference series focusing solely on the topic of sexualisation. ii) Improving the evidence base A great deal has already been written on topics raised in this review, from newspaper editorials to scholarly journals. While there is strong preliminary evidence to support a link between exposure to sexualised content and unhealthy beliefs about sex and relationships and attitudes that support sexual coercion, there is also a clear need for further research. I therefore recommend that: • Funding be made available for research that will strengthen the evidence base. There is a particular need for longitudinal research; research into the impact of sexualisation on black and minority ethnic groups, gay and lesbian groups and disabled populations; and carefully designed ethical research into the impact on child populations. • Funding for trend research into teenage relationship abuse and the frequency of sexual bullying and abuse. • Clinical outcome research should be funded and supported to find the most effective ways to identify, assess and work with the perpetrators and victims of child sexual abuse. • A detailed examination of media literacy programmes should be carried out jointly by the DCSF and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Specific topics for research could include: possible links between sexualisation and child sexual abuse; child pornography and sex trafficking; the influence of portable devices on risky behaviour and levels of exposure to inappropriate content; the risks faced by younger children and those with special educational needs online; the prevalence and impact of ‘sexting’ and cyber-bullying; the changing media landscape; and public attitudes towards violence against women and girls.
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