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If you could change your breasts...

Article Abstract:

A survey on women's body image in relation to their breasts showed that negative body image is more widespread in the US today than ever. Some 61% of the respondents also disclosed having considered breast surgery. Women should be taught how to accept themselves by loving partners and by good sex.

Author: Grant, Priscilla
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1996
Psychological aspects, Analysis, Body image, Breast, Self-acceptance, Self love

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The Melrose effect

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The introduction of American TV programs to Fiji has altered the attitudes of young Fijian women about their body image. Prior to 1995, women were not worried about obesity but rather, about going thin. The introduction of TV programming has influenced young Fijian women to diet and become thin.

Author: Grant, Priscilla
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1999
Social aspects, Evaluation, Influence, Television programs, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Weight loss, Diet, Television and women, Fijians

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How spiritual are you?

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Almost all of those who responded to the May 1997 survey of 'Self' recognize the existence of spiritual life. Readers of 'Self' are more flexible with organized religion and have very varied definitions of spirituality.

Author: Grant, Priscilla
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Self
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0149-0699
Year: 1997
Spirituality

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