Body Image
Body image is shaped by a mix of personal factors and culture, especially beliefs about male and female bodies. An athlete’s perception of what he or she looks like is an important component of sports. Contemporary standards of body size, shape, feature, and dress are formulated through technologically and socially mediated representations of perfection, which can be difficult, if not impossible, to attain. Appearance can thus serve as an oppressive and constraining form of social control. These beliefs influence decisions made about training, exercise, diet, and apparel. ...
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