Sociologists note that although obesity is common in the U.S., with emphasis on supersizing and all-you-can eat, many women strive for thinness to fit our culture's image of beauty. This duality exemplifies what perspective?

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The "both/and" perspective acknowledges the coexistence of seemingly contradictory elements within a society, such as the prevalence of obesity alongside the cultural valorization of thinness. This perspective recognizes the complexity and multifaceted nature of social phenomena, rather than viewing them through a binary or exclusive lens.

Sociologists Note That Although Obesity Is Common in the U