How to Cite
Mieras, Emily. 2010. “Beauty and the Body in American Culture”. TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology, April. Washington DC: American Sociological Association. https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/beauty-and-the-body-in-american-culture.
Abstract
In this class, we will investigate these issues, using contemporary and historical examples, and ranging over themes including gender identity and the body, race and the body, definitions of normalcy, the quest for perfection, attempts to mold the self, commercial implications of the beauty culture, and beauty as self-affirmation.My goals...
Download this resource to see full details. Download this resource to see full details.
Details
- Subject Area(s):
- Cultural Sociology
- Resource Type(s):
- Syllabus
- Class Level(s):
- College 200
When using resources from TRAILS, please include a clear and legible citation.