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shapism

 

An emphasis on body shape in the projection of a desirable body image by those with a vested interest in acceptance of this image. In western societies, the emphasis for women is on slimness, while for men the emphasis is on muscularity. Shapism is closely associated with mesomorphism.

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Sports Science and Medicine. The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science & Medicine. Copyright © Michael Kent 1998, 2006, 2007. All rights reserved.  Read more

 

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