A young woman of average weight is hyperconscious about her body image. She is influenced by the magazines she buys and the portrayals of women on TV, and she follows one diet after another. According to the text, of what social construction is this woman most likely a victim?

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The cult of thinness refers to the societal pressure for women to conform to a certain body type, often an unrealistic and unhealthy one. This pressure is perpetuated by media images and can lead to a hyperconsciousness and obsession with weight and appearance, as seen in the young woman described.

A Young Woman of Average Weight Is Hyperconscious About Her