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C/MD/48. What are the politics of bodily transformation? Answer with particular reference to plastic surgery

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2008
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The paper considers the promotion of ideal physical images by the media examining how this has led to an increase in the phenomenon of cosmetic surgery. Hollywood films are discussed in relation to their portrayal of transformation, as evidenced in The Mirror has Two Faces. The work of Lacan and Foucault is discussed in relation to the topic, exploring how the pursuit of an ideal body image can threaten the stability of the 'I'.

 

KEYWORDS: Film, identity, surgery, gender, popular culture,

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