It Is Not Only Body Image and Perceptions That Are

question 8

Essay

It is not only body image and perceptions that are culturally constructed-it is also the actual form of the physical body. How do cultural factors influence physical embodiment? Provide at least two examples from the text.

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Definitions:

Politics

The process of determining who gets what, when, where, and how.

Band

A relatively small and loosely organized kin-ordered group that inhabits a specific territory and that may split periodically into smaller extended family groups that are politically independent.

Resolving Disputes

The process of finding a peaceful solution to a disagreement among parties, which can involve negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal actions.

Mobility

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily, often referring to the movement of people across places and spaces.