Everyday Embodiment

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Focusing on the social and cultural influences on body image, this book delves into the challenges faced by contemporary youth regarding their bodily experiences. It highlights how gender norms and issues of inequality affect body image perceptions, offering a sociological perspective that complicates simplistic views. By emphasizing the collective conditions surrounding young people's lives, the author advocates for a broader understanding and approach to addressing body image concerns, moving beyond individualistic strategies to tackle this significant aspect of youth wellbeing.