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The Body as a Source of Community
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According to feminist philosopher Sara Ahmed, what is the significance of the body in understanding social relations?
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The body is an active agent that shapes and is shaped by social relations.
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Ahmed argues that the body is not simply a passive object that is acted upon by social forces, but rather an active agent that shapes and is shaped by social relations. Our bodies are constantly interacting with the world around us, and these interactions shape our experiences and our understanding of ourselves and others.