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Black America, Body Beautiful
How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness, and Other Industries
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The book explores the unique perspective of body image and self-acceptance within the African American community, revealing that individuals in this demographic often exhibit greater satisfaction with their bodies compared to their white counterparts. It highlights how this broader acceptance of diverse body types is influencing industries such as fashion and media. Medical anthropologist Eric Bailey provides scientific insights into these perceptions, marking the first comprehensive examination of body image issues from the viewpoint of an African American male.
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Black America, Body Beautiful, Eric Bailey
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- Released
- 2008
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- Title
- Black America, Body Beautiful
- Subtitle
- How the African American Image is Changing Fashion, Fitness, and Other Industries
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Eric Bailey
- Publisher
- Praeger
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9780275995959
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The book explores the unique perspective of body image and self-acceptance within the African American community, revealing that individuals in this demographic often exhibit greater satisfaction with their bodies compared to their white counterparts. It highlights how this broader acceptance of diverse body types is influencing industries such as fashion and media. Medical anthropologist Eric Bailey provides scientific insights into these perceptions, marking the first comprehensive examination of body image issues from the viewpoint of an African American male.