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Name: The obsession
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)
Author: Kim Chernin

Kim Chernin’s The Obsession offers a comprehensive, well-researched look at how social expectations and gender dynamics compel women to pursue ever-thinner bodies. Drawing on sociology, psychology, and gender studies, the book dissects the mechanisms by which men’s attitudes and societal norms reinforce this relentless pursuit, while also exploring why many women internalize and adopt these ideals. With careful analysis of body image, dieting behaviors, and the cultural discourse surrounding weight, Chernin presents a thought-provoking critique of the prevailing obsession with thinness and its implications for women's health and self‑concept.

First publish date: 1981

Genre: Psychology/Social Psychology

Authors: Kim Chernin

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