Body wars : making peace with women's bodies : an activist's guide / Margo Maine.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Maine, Margo.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Body image in women.

Self-acceptance.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Making peace with women's bodies

Place of Publication:

Carlsbad, Calif. : Gurze Books, c2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Margo Maine spares no target in this straightforward and entertaining expose. Loaded with facts and inspirational quotes, this is an activist's guide for parents, educators, therapists, patients, former patients, or anyone who wants to fight against the forces that prevent women from being comfortable in their own bodies. Included are extensive Strategies for Change with ideas for personal and cultural growth, as well as resources with addresses, organizations, and recommended reading.* 25 Ways to Love Your Body* Guidelines for Letter Writing* Top Ten Reasons to Give Up Dietin

Contents:

Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 The Challenge; 2 Weightism; 3 Obesity; 4 Dieting; 5 The Pursuit of Beauty; 6 Advertising; 7 Magazines; 8 Fashion; 10 Plastic Surgery; 11 Violence Against Women; 12 Ageism; 13 Women' sHealth Care; 14 Kids on Diets; 15 Barbie Dolls & Body Image; 16 Schools; 17 Sports; 18 Ballet; 19 Men; Bibliography; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-306).

ISBN:

9786613262097

9781283262095

1283262096

9780936077673

0936077670

OCLC:

781466113