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Female body image and self-perception / Lena Koya and Mary-Lane Kamberg.

Koya, Lena, (author.). Kamberg, Mary-Lane, 1948- (author.).

Summary:

Societal norms have placed large burdens on how women perceive themselves, and how they want others to perceive them. This has led to some distressing statistics, with up to 10 percent of college-aged women in the United States suffering from an eating disorder. While individual women can focus on cultivating a healthy body image, it is important for young women to analyze how the media and others encourage unhealthy perceptions of what women's bodies are supposed to look like. A glossary, a "For More Information" section, and additional avenues of research are provided to guide readers to better understand the importance of a healthy female body image.

Record details

ISBN: 9781508177265
ISBN: 1508177260
ISBN: 9781508178569
ISBN: 1508178569
Physical Description: 112 pages : color illistrations, color portraits ; 24 cm.
Publisher: New York : Rosen Publishing, [2018]
Copyright: ©2017.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Introduction -- The media and body image -- Building strong relationships -- Eating disorders and self-harm -- Healthy lifestyles -- Success and self-confidence -- Glossary -- For more information -- For further reading -- Bibliography -- Index.
Target Audience Note:	Grades 7-12.