Which of the following women tend to see themselves as "objects" that are evaluated by others and, thus, leads them to being more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting?
A) Asian-American women
B) women from Western cultures
C) African-American women
D) all of these women

Question

Which of the following women tend to see themselves as "objects" that are evaluated by others and, thus, leads them to being more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting?​
A) ​Asian-American women
B) women from Western cultures
C) ​African-American women
D) ​all of these women

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women from Western cultures tend to see themselves as objects that are evaluated by others and are more susceptible to trying to shape their bodies to the cultural idea of slimness through dieting. This phenomenon is known as objectification theory. While there may be some variation within cultural groups, this is the trend observed in studies.

Which of the Following Women Tend to See Themselves as "Objects