Body Image and Eating Disorders

This chapter explores societal pressures on body image and the correlation with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, especially within Western cultures. It highlights the role of media in promoting unrealistic standards of thinness while also addressing the rise of body positivity movements and diverse body representations. Additionally, it examines the complex interplay of cultural, genetic, and psychological factors that contribute to eating disorders in both Western and non-Western societies.