"A major US study has concluded that a generation of young girls is being psychologically damaged by a culture of sexualisation.

The report by the American Psychological Association says women and girls are depicted in a sexualised manner throughout US culture - on television and the Internet, in movies, music videos, magazines and video games.

The study says it is leading to eating disorders, low self-esteem, depression and poor academic performance."

Labels: damage, psychological, sexualisation