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#646 - Scott Griffiths - Why Are So Many Men Unhappy With Their Bodies?

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How Male Body Representation Has Changed Over the Last Few Decades

How have representations of men changed over the last few decades? They have become more muscular and that's not just anecdote. You can look at things like action figurines where, say, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo from the original Star Wars,. The action figurines look like normal regular guys, but then for the re-release, they look jacked. So it's no wonder that when people feel anxieties about being in this social arena that they succumb to companies who will cater to your anxieties.

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