The social construction of the body Flashcards
(15 cards)
what is the social construction of the body
something created by society
what does Blaxter study about social construction
we socially construct definitions of health and illness as it is a relative construct
what is the human body subject to
social influence and can be considered a social as well as biological construction
what does Kirk study about how the body is socially constructed
body is constructed in ways that conform to prevailing norms
What does Kirk study about what body shapes act as
symbols signifying particular social values
what does Shilling study about body projects
we all engage in body projects actively working on our bodies to achieve self - expression and self - identity
who engages in the “ideal body type” studies by Shilling
all age groups and genders
what is the feminist theories on the body
society is based over a power struggle between men women
what does the difference in males and females bodys help with according to feminists
gender identities
what do Lorber and Martin study about sociological theories of the body
members of society determine the acceptable shape of human bodies
what do feminists criticise about the social construction
the stereotypical way our bodies should look in society
what do marxists believe about the social construction of the body
it is the bourgeoisie that hold power over society and acts to oppress and exploit the proletariat
what is the body now seen as according to marxists
a business opportunity, a product which the rich can extort profits from
what does Featherstone study as a postmodernist
body is the central component of a consumer of a consumer driven culture
what does Turner study as a postmodernist
we live in a somantic society where we mainly express ourselves through our control of our bodies
