Beth Linker on Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America
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Posture, Society, and Historical Narratives
This chapter analyzes the complex themes of posture within the book 'Slouch,' addressing misconceptions about posture improvement and its societal implications. It traces the speaker's academic journey through physical therapy, medical ethics, and disability studies, highlighting historical intersections of posture, rehabilitation, and societal perceptions, particularly in relation to race and class. The discussion further critiques the commercialization of bodily norms and the impact of historical ideologies on contemporary beliefs about posture and health.
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