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Shameful Bodies: Religion and the Culture of Physical Improvement
Author: Michelle Mary Lelwica
Year: January 12, 2017
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Language: English



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Shameful Bodies, Religion, and the Culture of Physical Improvement In her thought-provoking book, "Shameful Bodies, Religion, and the Culture of Physical Improvement Michelle Mary Lelwica delves into the complex relationship between religion, culture, and the pursuit of physical perfection in contemporary Western societies. Through a series of captivating examples drawn from popular culture, including self-help books, magazines, and advertisements, Lelwica exposes how traditional religious narratives and modern philosophical assumptions shape our beliefs about what our bodies should look like and how they should function. She argues that these ideals lead us down a path of conquest and conformity, causing us to feel ashamed of our bodies when they fail to meet these unattainable standards. The book begins by exploring the cultural and religious roots of body shame, tracing its origins back to the early days of Christianity and the Protestant work ethic. Lelwica demonstrates how these influences have evolved over time, shaping our attitudes towards physical appearance and health. She highlights how the culture of physical improvement has created a commercial fantasy of perfection, which fuels external and internalized judgment and aggression towards those who do not fit into this mold. This critique is both scathing and insightful, as it reveals the harm caused by this relentless pursuit of physical excellence. Lelwica also offers a more affirming approach to health and healing, drawing on feminist theologies and Buddhist thought practices.
Позорные тела, религия и культура физического совершенствования В своей книге «Позорные тела, религия и культура физического совершенствования» Мишель Мэри Лелвика углубляется в сложные отношения между религией, культурой и стремлением к физическому совершенству в современных западных обществах. С помощью ряда увлекательных примеров, взятых из популярной культуры, включая книги самопомощи, журналы и рекламу, Лельвика раскрывает, как традиционные религиозные повествования и современные философские предположения формируют наши убеждения о том, как должны выглядеть наши тела и как они должны функционировать. Она утверждает, что эти идеалы ведут нас по пути завоевания и соответствия, заставляя нас стыдиться наших тел, когда они не соответствуют этим недостижимым стандартам. Книга начинается с изучения культурных и религиозных корней телесного стыда, прослеживая его истоки с ранних дней христианства и протестантской трудовой этики. lwica демонстрирует, как эти влияния развивались с течением времени, формируя наше отношение к внешнему виду и здоровью. Она подчеркивает, как культура физического совершенствования создала коммерческую фантазию на совершенство, которая подпитывает внешние и интернализованные суждения и агрессию по отношению к тем, кто не вписывается в эту форму. Эта критика является одновременно язвительной и проницательной, поскольку она показывает вред, причиненный этим неустанным стремлением к физическому совершенству. Лелвика также предлагает более подтверждающий подход к здоровью и исцелению, опираясь на феминистские теологии и буддийские мыслительные практики.
s corps honteux, la religion et la culture de l'amélioration physique Dans son livre « s corps honteux, la religion et la culture de l'amélioration physique », Michelle Mary lwick approfondit les relations complexes entre la religion, la culture et la recherche de la perfection physique dans les sociétés occidentales contemporaines. À travers un certain nombre d'exemples fascinants tirés de la culture populaire, y compris les livres d'auto-assistance, les magazines et la publicité, lvika révèle comment les récits religieux traditionnels et les hypothèses philosophiques contemporaines façonnent nos croyances sur la façon dont nos corps doivent ressembler et fonctionner. Elle affirme que ces idéaux nous conduisent sur la voie de la conquête et de la conformité, nous faisant honte à nos corps quand ils ne répondent pas à ces normes inaccessibles. livre commence par une étude des racines culturelles et religieuses de la honte corporelle, en retraçant ses origines depuis les premiers jours du christianisme et de l'éthique du travail protestante. lwica montre comment ces influences ont évolué au fil du temps, façonnant notre attitude envers l'apparence et la santé. Elle souligne comment la culture de l'amélioration physique a créé un fantasme commercial de perfection qui alimente les jugements extérieurs et internalisés et l'agression envers ceux qui ne s'intègrent pas dans cette forme. Cette critique est à la fois ulcéreuse et perspicace, car elle montre le mal causé par cette quête inlassable de perfection physique. lvika propose également une approche plus convaincante de la santé et de la guérison, en s'appuyant sur les théologies féministes et les pratiques de pensée bouddhiste.
Cuerpos vergonzosos, religión y cultura del perfeccionamiento físico En su libro «Cuerpos vergonzosos, religión y cultura del perfeccionamiento físico», Michelle Mary lwick profundiza en las complejas relaciones entre religión, cultura y búsqueda de la perfección física en las sociedades occidentales modernas. A través de una serie de ejemplos fascinantes tomados de la cultura popular, incluyendo libros de autoayuda, revistas y publicidad, lwika revela cómo las narrativas religiosas tradicionales y las proposiciones filosóficas modernas moldean nuestras creencias sobre cómo deberían ser nuestros cuerpos y cómo deberían funcionar. Afirma que estos ideales nos llevan por el camino de la conquista y la conformidad, haciéndonos avergonzarnos de nuestros cuerpos cuando no cumplen con esos estándares inalcanzables. libro comienza con un estudio de las raíces culturales y religiosas de la vergüenza corporal, trazando sus orígenes desde los primeros días del cristianismo y la ética protestante del trabajo. lwica demuestra cómo estas influencias han evolucionado a lo largo del tiempo, moldeando nuestra actitud hacia la apariencia y la salud. Destaca cómo la cultura del perfeccionamiento físico ha creado una fantasía comercial de perfección que alimenta los juicios externos e internalizados y la agresión hacia aquellos que no encajan en esta forma. Esta crítica es a la vez sarcástica y perspicaz, ya que muestra el daño causado por esta búsqueda implacable de la perfección física. lvika también ofrece un enfoque más afirmativo de la salud y la curación, apoyándose en teologías feministas y prácticas de pensamiento budista.
Schändliche Körper, Religion und Kultur körperlicher Vervollkommnung In ihrem Buch „Schändliche Körper, Religion und Kultur körperlicher Vervollkommnung“ vertieft sich Michelle Mary lvika in die komplexe Beziehung zwischen Religion, Kultur und dem Streben nach körperlicher Vollkommenheit in modernen westlichen Gesellschaften. Anhand einer Reihe faszinierender Beispiele aus der Populärkultur, darunter Selbsthilfebücher, Zeitschriften und Werbung, zeigt lvika, wie traditionelle religiöse Erzählungen und zeitgenössische philosophische Annahmen unsere Überzeugungen darüber prägen, wie unsere Körper aussehen und wie sie funktionieren sollten. e behauptet, dass diese Ideale uns auf dem Weg der Eroberung und Konformität führen und uns dazu bringen, uns für unsere Körper zu schämen, wenn sie diesen unerreichbaren Standards nicht entsprechen. Das Buch beginnt mit einer Untersuchung der kulturellen und religiösen Wurzeln der körperlichen Scham und verfolgt ihre Ursprünge aus den frühen Tagen des Christentums und der protestantischen Arbeitsethik. lwica zeigt, wie sich diese Einflüsse im Laufe der Zeit entwickelt haben und unsere Einstellung zu Aussehen und Gesundheit prägen. e betont, wie die Kultur der körperlichen Verbesserung eine kommerzielle Fantasie der Perfektion geschaffen hat, die externe und internalisierte Urteile und Aggressionen gegenüber denjenigen nährt, die nicht in diese Form passen. Diese Kritik ist sowohl vernichtend als auch aufschlussreich, da sie den Schaden zeigt, der durch dieses unerbittliche Streben nach körperlicher Vollkommenheit verursacht wird. lvika schlägt auch einen bestätigenden Ansatz für Gesundheit und Heilung vor, der sich auf feministische Theologien und buddhistische Denkpraktiken stützt.
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Utanç Verici Bedenler, Din ve Fiziksel Gelişim Kültürü "Utanç verici Bedenler, Din ve Fiziksel Gelişim Kültürü'adlı kitabında Michelle Mary lwica, modern Batı toplumlarında din, kültür ve fiziksel mükemmellik arayışı arasındaki karmaşık ilişkiyi araştırıyor. Kendi kendine yardım kitapları, dergiler ve reklamlar da dahil olmak üzere popüler kültürden alınan bir dizi büyüleyici örnekle lvika, geleneksel dini anlatıların ve çağdaş felsefi varsayımların vücudumuzun nasıl görünmesi gerektiği ve nasıl çalışması gerektiği konusundaki inançlarımızı nasıl şekillendirdiğini ortaya koyuyor. Bu ideallerin bizi fetih ve uygunluk yoluna götürdüğünü, bu ulaşılamaz standartlara uymadıklarında bedenlerimizden utanmamızı sağladığını savunuyor. Kitap, bedensel utancın kültürel ve dini köklerini inceleyerek, kökenlerini Hıristiyanlığın ilk günlerinden ve Protestan iş ahlakından takip ederek başlıyor. lwica, bu etkilerin zaman içinde nasıl geliştiğini, görünüm ve sağlığa yönelik tutumlarımızı şekillendirdiğini göstermektedir. Fiziksel gelişim kültürünün, dışsal ve içselleştirilmiş yargıları ve bu biçime uymayanlara karşı saldırganlığı besleyen ticari bir mükemmellik fantezisi yarattığını vurgular. Bu eleştiri hem acı verici hem de anlayışlıdır, çünkü bu acımasız fiziksel mükemmellik arayışının neden olduğu zararı gösterir. lvika ayrıca feminist teolojilerden ve Budist düşünce uygulamalarından yola çıkarak sağlık ve şifa için daha olumlu bir yaklaşım sunar.
الأجساد المخزية والدين وثقافة الزراعة الجسدية في كتابها «الأجساد المخزية والدين وثقافة الزراعة الجسدية»، تتعمق ميشيل ماري لويكا في العلاقة المعقدة بين الدين والثقافة والسعي لتحقيق الكمال الجسدي في المجتمعات الغربية الحديثة. من خلال سلسلة من الأمثلة الرائعة المستمدة من الثقافة الشعبية، بما في ذلك كتب المساعدة الذاتية والمجلات والإعلان، تكشف lvika كيف تشكل الروايات الدينية التقليدية والافتراضات الفلسفية المعاصرة معتقداتنا حول الشكل الذي يجب أن تبدو عليه أجسادنا وكيف يجب أن تعمل. وتقول إن هذه المثل تقودنا إلى طريق الغزو والامتثال، مما يجعلنا نشعر بالخجل من أجسادنا عندما تفشل في تلبية هذه المعايير التي لا يمكن تحقيقها. يبدأ الكتاب بفحص الجذور الثقافية والدينية للعار الجسدي، وتتبع أصوله من الأيام الأولى للمسيحية وأخلاقيات العمل البروتستانتية. يوضح lwica كيف تطورت هذه التأثيرات بمرور الوقت، مما شكل مواقفنا تجاه المظهر والصحة. تؤكد كيف خلقت ثقافة الزراعة المادية خيالًا تجاريًا من الكمال يغذي الأحكام الخارجية والمستقرة والعدوان تجاه أولئك الذين لا يتناسبون مع هذا الشكل. هذا النقد لاذع وثاقب، لأنه يظهر الضرر الناجم عن هذا السعي الدؤوب لتحقيق الكمال الجسدي. تقدم lvika أيضًا نهجًا أكثر تأكيدًا للصحة والشفاء، بالاعتماد على اللاهوت النسوي وممارسات الفكر البوذي.

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