Body modification practices in the United States

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Body art (tattoos, body piercings, body reshaping, and body painting) is a gendered practice. Examine common body modification practices in the United States and explain how they reinforce gender.

Readings

Brumberg, J. J. (1997). Breast Buds and the “Training” Bra (pp. 108-118).Links to an external site.
Steinem, G. (1978). If Men Could Menstruate.Links to an external site.
Mairs, N. (1987). HersLinks to an external site. (if you have no access to NY times left use alternative link here: Hers)Links to an external site.
Tannen, D. (1993). There is No Unmarked Woman. Download There is No Unmarked Woman.
BlablaWriting. (n.d.). “The Story of My Body” by Judith Ortiz Cofer, and “Never Just Pictures” by Susan Bordo.Links to an external site.
Walker, A. (1983). Beauty, When the Other Dancer Is the Self.