When the Human Body Became an Unrealistic Standard
About this episode
The episode explores how cultural perceptions of the human body have evolved over time and the impact of these changes on personal body image.
Send us Fan Mail very generation carries an idea of what a healthy or strong human body is supposed to look like. The surprising part is how dramatically those expectations change even though the biology of the human body remains largely the same. From ancient sculpture to action figures, from Batman to Barbie, cultural images of the body have gradually shifted toward more extreme and exaggerated forms. Over time those images begin to feel normal, and people start comparing themselves to stan...
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