Beth Linker on Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America
New Books in Sociology
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The Posture Paradigm: History and Health
This chapter examines the complex interplay between societal beliefs about posture, historical contexts, and the commercialization of health products aimed at correcting it. The speaker shares their academic journey from physical therapy to disability studies, highlighting the influence of historical narratives on modern perceptions of posture. Additionally, it delves into how ideas of uprightness have been intertwined with morality and race, revealing deep-rooted societal implications that persist today.
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