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An Autoethnographical Tapestry Of Feminist Reflection On My Journey Of A Fitness Model Physique, Stephanie A. Paplinskie
An Autoethnographical Tapestry Of Feminist Reflection On My Journey Of A Fitness Model Physique, Stephanie A. Paplinskie
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Weight training and fitness competitions are increasingly popular activities for many women seeking an aesthetically fit body. This thesis entails a critical reflection of the various factors surrounding my personal decision to partake in body sculpting, examining how these factors parallel the experience of other women in the fitness industry. Using a feminist theoretical framework and autoethnography, a history of feminist theory is incorporated to demonstrate some of the various perspectives surrounding women bodies. Two challenges for women are discussed in this paper: i) the fear of fat, and how it is connected to a woman’s initial decision to attend …
What My Muffin Top Has To Say To You, Hannah M. Frantz, Elizabeth A. Rupert
What My Muffin Top Has To Say To You, Hannah M. Frantz, Elizabeth A. Rupert
SURGE
My name is Hannah, and I have a confession to make. I hate working out—none of that sweat, panting, exhaustion, and sore muscles for me, no thank you. I’m embarrassed to go to a gym because I assume that everyone judges my speed, pacing, and weight lifting. I try to encourage myself by shopping for brightly colored running shorts and funky sports bras, but, honestly, it’s a fruitless endeavor. Because at the end of the day, I just don’t like to exercise.
So why do I do it?
Because I want to be skinny. [excerpt]
I'M A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World, Sydnee Goodman, Brenda Haug, Nicole Winkler
I'M A Barbie Girl, In A Barbie World, Sydnee Goodman, Brenda Haug, Nicole Winkler
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork examining beauty standards in advertising and fashion (including "The Disney Effect"), eating disorders, dieting, and cosmetic surgery.
The Handbook Of Self-Loathing, Haley Bresnahan, Kristen Pagnan, Katie Dumas
The Handbook Of Self-Loathing, Haley Bresnahan, Kristen Pagnan, Katie Dumas
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork on body image and dieting (including "fat phobia").
Wonder Woman Complex, Camellia Khalvati, Sarah Dawson, Kathleen Doll
Wonder Woman Complex, Camellia Khalvati, Sarah Dawson, Kathleen Doll
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and artwork deconstructing the institution of marriage, beauty standards, motherhood, and work ("the glorification of busy").
The Va-Jay-Jay Revolution
Women’s Studies, Feminist Zine Archive
Writings and art about beauty standards, the portrayal of lesbians on television, a critique of the word bitch, organized religion as a violation of women's rights, harassment in public spaces, and the representation of women in various countries as observed by studying abroad.