The Gendered Body

The Gendered Body refers to how society's expectations and cultural norms shape the way individuals experience and express their gender through their physical appearance, behaviors, and roles. It suggests that bodies are not just biological but also social constructs influenced by gender identities, such as male, female, or non-binary. These influences can affect how people dress, behave, and are perceived, reinforcing or challenging societal ideas about gender. Essentially, the gendered body is a way of understanding how identity, social context, and physicality interact in shaping our perceptions of gender.