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Digital Empowerment: Transformation of Women's Body Display Norms in the Age of Social Media

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The increasing prominence of body display on social media has transformed how women engage with self-presentation and identity construction. This study examines the role of digital platforms, particularly Instagram, in reshaping norms surrounding body image and physical capital. Through 29 in-depth interviews, the research explores how women navigate digital spaces to express their identities, often challenging traditional societal expectations. Social media provides a unique environment where users can both display and reconfigure their physical appearance, empowering women to redefine their self-image. However, the freedom offered by these platforms also introduces challenges, such as heightened body dissatisfaction and mental health concerns, driven by the pressures of online visibility and comparison.

Source: Formosa Journal of Science and Technology

DOI: 10.55927/fjst.v3i8.10862

Authors: Ali Bai, Morteza Vahedian, Hassan Hessari, Mohammad Bai, Rashin Ghahreman, Hasan Piri

Institutions: University of Northern Iowa, University of Kashan, Virginia Tech, University of Tehran, The Ohio State University

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Feminism, and Media

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402367983

FWCI: 3.034

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Cited by: 4

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