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Focusing on the sociological aspects of body image, this book delves into how social media and cultural influences shape young people's perceptions of their bodies. It examines the roles of gender and wellbeing norms, highlighting how hardship and inequality affect body image concerns. By complicating simplistic views, the author emphasizes the importance of social and cultural contexts in understanding these issues. The work advocates for strategies that prioritize collective experiences over individual ones to effectively address youth wellbeing challenges related to body image.
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Everyday Embodiment, Julia Coffey
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Everyday Embodiment
- Subtitle
- Rethinking Youth Body Image
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Julia Coffey
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 176
- ISBN13
- 9783030701581
- Series
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the sociological aspects of body image, this book delves into how social media and cultural influences shape young people's perceptions of their bodies. It examines the roles of gender and wellbeing norms, highlighting how hardship and inequality affect body image concerns. By complicating simplistic views, the author emphasizes the importance of social and cultural contexts in understanding these issues. The work advocates for strategies that prioritize collective experiences over individual ones to effectively address youth wellbeing challenges related to body image.