Thinness Matters
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Weighty Issues
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Author : Jeffery Sobal
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-09-08
Weighty Issues written by Jeffery Sobal and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-08 with Social Science categories.
First Published in 2017. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an Informa company.
Thinness Matters
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Author : Francesca Albani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Thinness Matters written by Francesca Albani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Body image in women categories.
This thesis examines how magazine advertising works to frame thinness as ideal beauty in Vogue, Glamour, and Marie Claire, three of the most popular fashion magazines in Italy and the United States. Utilizing Suzanna Danuta Walters' notion of "Woman as Image", I turn my attention to eight advertisements that appeared in the issues of the aforementioned magazines in late Spring and early Summer 2004. I argue that these advertisements provide evidence of how thinness is part of a sociocultural system of representation in which ideal female beauty is defined in terms of a narrow range of images of women that emphasize the flawless slender body. I examine thinness as the symbol of bodily perfection through which magazine advertising assigns women's bodies an exchange value. I conclude by arguing for a multidimensional approach to advertising based in media literacy education and suggest that this education should highlight women's experiences and draw on interpersonal and social communication as an approach to changing societal and cultural imagery about female beauty.
Weighty Issues
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Author : Jeffery Sobal
language : en
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Release Date : 1999
Weighty Issues written by Jeffery Sobal and has been published by Transaction Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Health & Fitness categories.
Many people consider their weight to be a personal problem; when, then, does body weight become a social problem? Until recently, the major public concern was whether enough food was consistently available. As food systems began to provide ample and stable amounts of food, questions about food availability were replaced with concerns about "ideal" weights and appearance. These interests were aggregated into public concerns about defining people as "too fat" and "too thin." Social constructionist perspectives can contribute to the understanding of weight problems because they focus attention on how these problems are created, maintained, and promoted within various social environments. While there is much objectivist research concerning weight problems, few studies address the socially constructed aspects of fatness and thinness. This book however draws from and contributes to social constructionist perspectives. The chapters in this volume offer several perspectives that can be used to understand the way society deals with fatness and thinness. The contributors consider historical foundations, medical models, gendered dimensions, institutional components, and collective perspectives. These different perspectives illustrate the multifaceted nature of obesity and eating disorders, providing examples of how a variety of social groups construct weight as a social problem. Jeffery Sobal is Professor, Division of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University. He is on the board of directors of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and he has Cornell University Graduate Field Membership in the areas of Nutrition, Development Sociology and Epidemiology. Donna Maurer is John S. Knight Postdoctoral Fellow in the Writing Program, Cornell University. She also serves on the board of directors of the Association for the Study of Food and Society and is an adjunct professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland University College. Drs. Sobal and Maurer are coeditors of a companion volume, Interpreting Weight: The Social Management of Fatness and Thinness, and Eating Agendas: Food and Nutrition as Social Problems
The God Of Thinness
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Author : Mary Louise Bringle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
The God Of Thinness written by Mary Louise Bringle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Religion categories.
Each year Americans spend millions of dollars on diet foods and weight-loss programs. Bringle offers a spiritual solution to this widely misinterpreted "cult of thinness", and provides guidance for those who seek to understand the dynamics of food addiction.
Interpreting Weight
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Author : Jeffery Sobal
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-07-05
Interpreting Weight written by Jeffery Sobal and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-05 with Social Science categories.
What is "too fat"? what is "too thin"? Interpretations of body weight vary widely across and within cultures. Meeting weight expectations is a major concern for many people because failing to do so may incur dire social consequences, such as difficulty in finding a romantic partner or even in locating adequate employment. without these social and cultural pressures, body weight would only be a health issue. while socially constructed standards of body weight may seem immutable, they are continuously recreated through social interactions that perpetuate or transform expectations about fatness and thinness. Written by sociologists, psychologists, and nutritionists, all of the chapters in this book focus on how people construct fatness and thinness, examining different strategies used to interpret body weight, such as negotiating weight identities, reinterpreting weight, and becoming involved in weight-related organizations. Together these chapters emphasize the many ways that people actively define, construct, and enact their fatness and thinness in a variety of settings and situations.
Slim Chance Fat Hope
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Author : Catherine Swee Kian Tay
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2004
Slim Chance Fat Hope written by Catherine Swee Kian Tay and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Health & Fitness categories.
Slimming and dieting has become such a fixation among Singaporeans that manufacturers and distributors of weight-reducing products are laughing all the way to the bank. However, the recent spate of controversies surrounding slimming pills is no laughing matter. This book is a collection of articles accessible to anyone who wants to know more about the phenomenon, its consequences and related topics. Its purpose is not to champion the OC idealOCO of being slim, but rather to provide a platform for meaningful discussion and for educating the general public about a healthier way of living. Written by people from all walks of life, such as doctors, lawyers, academics, counsellors and journalists, the book takes a thoughtful and at times light-hearted look at Singaporeans'' OC obsessionOCO with their body image, and reflects on other issues it raises. The star attractions of this book are interviews with two of Singapore''s best-loved comedians, Moses Lim and Hossan Leong. Let them give you a humorous first-hand account of how they view and come to terms with their own body size and turn it into confidence both on and off the stage. Contents: Medical/Science Perspective; Legal Perspective; Behavioural/Ethical Perspective; Social/Community Perspective; Towards a Healthy Lifestyle. Readership: General public; parents with teenage children; women concerned about slimming and health."
The Cult Of Thinness
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Author : Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2007
The Cult Of Thinness written by Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Psychology categories.
In this powerful book, Sharlene Nagy Hesse-Biber goes beyond traditional psychological explanations of eating disorders to level a powerful indictment against the social, political, and economic pressures women face in a weight-obsessed society. ethnicity, gay and lesbian body image, and the globalization of body image issues align a refined cultural study of body image with the trends found in current research studies, demographic data, and popular culture.
Fat Matters
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Author : Gina Tsichlia
language : en
Publisher: M&K Update Ltd
Release Date : 2010
Fat Matters written by Gina Tsichlia and has been published by M&K Update Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Body image categories.
In a consumerist society obsessed with body image and thinness, obesity levels have reached an all-time high. This multi-faceted book written by a range of experts, explores the social, cultural, clinical and psychological factors that lie behind the OCyObesity EpidemicOCO. It is required reading for the many healthcare professionals dealing with the effects of obesity and for anyone who wants to know more about the causes of weight gain and the best ways of dealing with it.Fat Matters covers a range of issues from sociology through medicine to technology. This is not a book for the highly specialised expert. Rather it is a book that shows the diversity of approaches to the phenomenon of obesity, tailored to the reader who wants to be up-to-date and well-informed on a subject that is possibly as frequently discussed and as misunderstood as the weather."
The Religion Of Thinness
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Author : Michelle Mary Lelwica
language : en
Publisher: Gurze Books
Release Date : 2013-10-18
The Religion Of Thinness written by Michelle Mary Lelwica and has been published by Gurze Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-18 with Health & Fitness categories.
With so many women approaching their diets, body image, and pursuit of a slender figure with slavish devotion, The Religion of Thinness is a timely addition to the discussion of our cultural obsession with weight loss. At the heart of this obsession is the belief that in order to be happy, one must be slim, and the attendant myths, rituals, images, and moral codes can leave some women with severe emotional damage. Idealized images in the media inspire devotees of this “religion” to experience guilt for behaviors that are biologically normal and necessary, and Lelwica offers two ways to combat this dangerous cultural message. Advising readers to look hard at the societal cues that cause them to obsess about their weight, and to remain mindful about their actions and needs, this book will not only help stop the cycle of guilt and shame associated with food, it will help readers to grow and accept their bodies as they are.
Skinny Habits
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Author : Bob Harper
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2015-04-28
Skinny Habits written by Bob Harper and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-28 with Health & Fitness categories.
Bob Harper lets us in on the secret behaviors of people who not only lose weight but keep the pounds off for good—and make it look easy. In Bob Harper’s #1 New York Times bestselling book The Skinny Rules, the trusted trainer and coach of NBC’s The Biggest Loser laid out the twenty nonnegotiable eating rules for getting thin. In the process of helping countless men and women reach their weight loss goals, Harper has noticed six fundamental patterns in the lifestyle choices of those who succeed long-term—from the unique way they plan ahead to how they organize their environment and social calendars to even the way they dress. With his signature authority, colorful stories, and real-world solutions, Harper draws on the most up-to-date research related to habit formation, neuroplasticity, and cognitive behavioral psychology to show how feeding your brain—“the muscle between your ears”—can wield as much control over your weight as what you put in your mouth. With anecdotes about his clients, guided steps for adopting your new practices, and tips for integrating them into your own daily routine, Skinny Habits has everything you need to shape your body and your life!