The document discusses how the body is a central concept in sociology and how it has been conceptualized in different ways over time, from a biological and physical entity to a social construct that is shaped by cultural and social forces. It explores the body as something that is both biological and shaped by social and cultural influences, and argues that the body should be viewed as both an object and subject that is central to understanding society and social interaction.
The document discusses how the body is a central concept in sociology and how it has been conceptualized in different ways over time, from a biological and physical entity to a social construct that is shaped by cultural and social forces. It explores the body as something that is both biological and shaped by social and cultural influences, and argues that the body should be viewed as both an object and subject that is central to understanding society and social interaction.
The document discusses how the body is a central concept in sociology and how it has been conceptualized in different ways over time, from a biological and physical entity to a social construct that is shaped by cultural and social forces. It explores the body as something that is both biological and shaped by social and cultural influences, and argues that the body should be viewed as both an object and subject that is central to understanding society and social interaction.
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