"The Discourse of the Body"

"The Discourse of the Body" refers to how language, culture, and social norms influence our understanding and representation of the human body. It explores how bodies are described, valued, and understood through various discourses—such as medicine, art, media, and philosophy—shaping our perceptions of identity, health, gender, and beauty. Essentially, it examines the ways society talks about and constructs ideas about bodies, highlighting that our perceptions are influenced by language and cultural context rather than being purely biological or natural.