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**Postfeminism and Body Image (PDF)** is an innovative exploration that delves into the complex relationships among body image, psychology, and media through a poststructuralist and psychosocial lens. This illuminating textbook lays out a comprehensive theoretical framework, drawing significantly on the influential philosophies of Michel Foucault and Gilles Deleuze, thereby enriching feminist scholarship. The authors tackle contemporary body image concerns, particularly in light of the postfeminist context, making this work essential for anyone seeking to understand these multifaceted issues.
In this deeply engaging narrative, the authors challenge conventional beliefs surrounding body image, questioning the pervasive social pressures that arise from social media, the relentless quest for the “ideal” physique, issues of body shaming, and the ideals linked to muscular masculinity. By presenting body image as a complex arena rife with contradictions and moral dilemmas, they illuminate how societal norms can warp self-perception and well-being. The analysis powerfully critiques how even the most earnest efforts to combat oppressive body standards may unwittingly reinforce the very prejudices they aim to dismantle.
The authors employ real-world examples to clarify these complex theories, making the content both relatable and enlightening for a broad audience. Additionally, they propose various optimistic and constructive pathways forward, inspiring readers to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs about body image. This insightful ebook is an invaluable resource for students and professionals across multiple disciplines, including Gender Studies, Health Psychology, Social Psychology, Media Studies, and Cultural Studies. Furthermore, it appeals to anyone interested in unraveling the intricate dynamics of body image, self-identity, postfeminism, and poststructuralist thought.
**ISBNs: 978-0367172848, 978-0367172831, 978-0429508943, 978-0429056000, 978-0429508325, 978-0429509568**
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