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Subjectivity and gender: implications of socio-cultural patterns on psychological development and health

Description

Analysis of the intrapsychic effects derived from the belief system surrounding the sexed condition of human beings. Analysis of body images and normative criteria of beauty and their impact on social well-being and health. Study of the internalisation of gender roles that justify the asymmetries of power between the sexes.

Keywords

gender and body image, cultural imaginary, construction of gender identities, violence

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