“No longer is the body a temple to be worshipped as the house of God; it has become a commodified and regulated object that must be strictly monitored by its owner to prevent lapses into health-threatening behaviors as identified by risk discourse. For those with the socioeconomic resources to indulge in risk modification, this discourse may supply the advantages of a new religion; for others, this discourse has the potential to create anxiety and guilt, to promote hopelessness and fear of the future.”
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Deborah Lupton
Deborah Lupton is an Australian sociologist and author renowned for her research on consumer culture, body image, and digital identity. Her work delves into the social impacts of these areas and offers profound insights into the relationship between individuals and society. more
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