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Postfeminism and Body Image (Women and Psychology) by SARAH. EVANS RILEY (ADRIENNE. ROBSON, MARTINE.); Adrienne Evans; Martine Robson is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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__Postfeminism and Body Image__ is a groundbreaking work that provides a poststructuralist and psychosocial analysis of key issues at the intersections of body image, psychology and media. The book outlines the theoretical framework through the work of renowned philosophers, Michel Foucault and Gilles Deleuze, and their use in feminist scholarship, to address body-image issues and challenges in the context of a postfeminist sensibility. The authors rethink body image, calling into question assumptions and obligations that affect recent issues related to social-media use, body positivity, the transformation imperative, body shaming and muscular masculinity. The analysis shows the advantage of seeing body image as a form of non-linear warfare, structured by contradiction, confusion and critique, where attempts to challenge oppressive body image practices are appropriated under the guise of positive alternatives to maintain that oppression. Through real-world examples, these nuanced concepts are made relatable and comprehensible to the readers. The book also offers a number of affirmative and hopeful ways forward. This is an indispensable resource for students and professionals of Gen

Who reads Postfeminism and Body Image (Women and Psychology)?

Author

SARAH. EVANS RILEY (ADRIENNE. ROBSON, MARTINE.); Adrienne Evans; Martine Robson

Publisher

Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9780429508325

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Gender Studies, Psychology, Social Science