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Introducing the New Sexuality Studies: Original Essays

Steven Seidman, Nancy L. Fischer, Laurel Westbrook

Chapter 19

“There’s really no reason to settle”: size acceptance as a path to sexual empowerment - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

Problem 1

How are men and women different when it comes to body shame and dissatisfaction? Are there similarities?

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Problem 2

Why did the author focus on fat women's sexuality? What are the reasons the women interviewed gave for their improved confidence?

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Problem 3

What was the impetus behind the creation of the size acceptance movement and what does it promote? Be sure to use some of the key concepts from the chapter in your answer, such as objectification, body image, body ideals, cultural capital, and/or the beauty myth.

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