Cosmetic Body Alteration and the Hymenoplasty Procedure

The Intersection of Culture, Technological Embodiment, and the 'Plastic Body'

Autor*innen

• Scott Boras

Parameter

• 92 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit

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Focusing on the hymenoplasty procedure, the book explores how technological advancements in medicine allow for fluidity in the human body, challenging traditional notions of fixed identity. It examines the complex dynamics between doctors, patients, and societal expectations, highlighting how this controversial surgery can both empower and disempower women seeking to reclaim perceived virginity. Targeted at medical professionals and scholars in rhetorical communication and anthropology, it delves into the ethical implications of such cutting-edge practices.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2012
• Einband: Paperback