For coming. Purse, a round of applause. So excited to be hosting susan bordo, for our discussion. [applause]. We are also lucky to have Katha Pollitt here in conversation. [applause]. Welcome to book culture on columbus and a quick notice, i see a couple of cameras here. We are recording on a cspan2, so after the formal conversation we will take questions, but wait for me to find you with a microphone so people can hear you. Quick show of hands if this is your book first time here. Welcome. 20 years ago this space many wonderful bookstores close, but we just celebrated two years here. [applause]. O we are looking forward to staying here for many more. One small thing you can do to help a state is to pick up a copy or two or three tonight so we can continue to be here and host speakers and talk about importance topics. I know i was so excited that we were able to host this talk and i think you are in for a wonderful treat, so again special thanks for being a great partner and bringing u
Everyone has his or her own body. However, I wonder how many people will answer yes to the question of how much you accept your body comfortably and love your body. Probably many people will answer no. We are living in a world where we are bombarded with images, rhetoric, and discourses regarding body, flesh, face, height and being sexy. In particular, women are sexualized in the media and social media platforms. With lots of drugs, food, health training, beauty supplies and cosmetic surgical procedures widely available, our bodies and outer appearances seem to be at the frontline of a fierce war. This is true not only for women but also for men.