Beth Linker on Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America
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The Birth of the American Posture League
This chapter explores the establishment of the American Posture League in 1914 by pioneering women concerned with the physiological effects of menstruation and industrialization. It examines the League's efforts in promoting posture awareness and its influence on developing posture-related products like lumbar support chairs and orthopedic footwear. Additionally, the chapter discusses the cultural shifts during this period that transformed perceptions of physicality and the intersection of health, fashion, and commerce.
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