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Your Questions About Butts, Answered

Culture Study Podcast

CHAPTER

Exploring Body Shame: From Personal Experience to Evolutionary Significance

This chapter delves into the concept of body shame, starting with the author's personal struggles related to her buttocks and expanding to discuss societal influences on body image perceptions. It uncovers the historical context of body shame, incorporating race and gender norms, and delving into the tragic tale of Sarah Bartman. The narrative also explores the evolutionary importance of big glute muscles and the functional significance of the buttocks, particularly for running and human development.

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