About the Author
What do all of the authors in the chapters have in common?
They all are sociologists.
What is Chapter 5 about?
About reinterpreting the male body
Bodies categorized as “too heavy” or “ fat” are routinely positioned as targets for “helpful” interventions.
Qualities or attributes regarded as characteristic of women or girls
Femininity
The process of mentally and spiritually distancing oneself from the body
Body Detachment
I am really excited to be in class today despite the snowy conditions!
YES!
What is Chapter 6 about?
The profound impact of mastectomy on women’s lives
Refers to the medical perspective that views the body primarily as a biological entity, often overlooking the social, cultural, and psychological dimensions of health and illness
Biomedical Gaze
The surgical process of rebuilding the shape and look of a breast, most commonly in women who have had surgery to treat breast cancer
Breast reconstruction
The belief that the body is a temporary vessel and should not define one's identity
Theology of the Body
Where is Lee Monaghan a professor at?
University of Limerick, Ireland
The role of bodily detachment in Integral Yoga.
Encompasses the various ways society talks about and frames obesity, often highlighting issues of health, stigma, and policy
Obesity discourse
You choose not to have breast reconstruction or wear a breast prosthesis after surgery for breast cancer
Living flat
Verbal instructions reinforcing bodily detachment, such as referring to "the body" instead of "your body"
Talk in Situ
What is the name if the Initiative in Duke university that Erin F. Johnston is a part of?
What is the book that the three chapter discussed today a part of?
Interpreting the Body by A.M Champagne & A. Friedman
A rapidly growing field within Gender Studies and Feminist Studies that examines the social, cultural, and political dynamics of men and masculinities
Critical Mens Studies
Overlapping identities that influence women’s experiences of mastectomy and body image
Intersectionality
A practice where students discuss with teachers to deepen their understanding of self-realization
Satsang
Where is Piper Sledge a professor at?
Bryn Mawr College
How many chapter are in the book Interpreting the Body?
10 chapter
The dominance and influence of the medical-industrial complex of wealthy nations over poorer countries
Medical Imperialism
The societal stigma and sense of invisibility that some women feel after mastectomy, particularly if they choose not to reconstruct their breasts
Stigma and Invisibility
A meditative practice that fosters detachment by guiding practitioners to observe their physical state from a distance
Yoga Nitra