The Re-shaping of Bodies: A Discourse Analysis of Feminine Athleticism

Slender and skinny body ideals have been associated with psychological disorders such as eating disorders. However, the tendency to promote a “healthier” and more athletic female body ideal has received minimal critical attention. This study aims at exploring the underlying conditions for such an at...

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Main Authors: Sofia M. Aanesen, Runa R. G. Notøy, Henrik Berg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01751/full