Beth Linker on Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America
New Books in Sociology
00:00
Posture Assessments: Evolution and Controversy
This chapter explores the historical development of posture assessments in educational frameworks and the resistance they faced during the 1960s counterculture. It discusses the troubling practices associated with these assessments, particularly among women, and highlights significant moments that led to societal changes around privacy and body representation. The narrative also examines the impact of online health subcultures on perceptions of masculinity and physical appearance.
Transcript
Play full episode
