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The Body and the Social
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What is the central idea of the concept of the body as a social construct?
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The body is shaped and influenced by social and cultural factors.
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The concept of the body as a social construct emphasizes that the body is not a fixed and unchanging entity, but rather is shaped and influenced by the social and cultural context in which we live. This means that our understanding of the body, our attitudes towards it, and the way we use it are all shaped by social and cultural norms and values.