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This text presents a review of current literature and the results of research on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on our satisfaction with the way we look and suggests how these differences arise. Why, for instance, are heterosexual men much happier with their body images than women or gay men? The author discusses the effect of media presentation of the ideal body and other cultural influences.
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This text presents a review of current literature and the results of research on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on our satisfaction with the way we look and suggests how these differences arise. Why, for instance, are heterosexual men much happier with their body images than women or gay men? The author discusses the effect of media presentation of the ideal body and other cultural influences.
This text presents a review of current literature and the results of research on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on our satisfaction with the way we look and suggests how these differences arise. Why, for instance, are heterosexual men much happier with their body images than women or gay men? The author discusses the effect of media presentation of the ideal body and other cultural influences.
Synopsis
This text presents a review of current literature and the results of research on body image. It compares the effects of gender, sexuality, social class, age and ethnicity on our satisfaction with the way we look and suggests how these differences arise. Why, for instance, are heterosexual men much happier with their body images than women or gay men? The author discusses the effect of media presentation of the ideal body and other cultural influences.
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