The Daily Digest: What's Their Beef?

the-bigger-picture · the-daily-digest · 15 Jan 2019 · 11 mins listen

The ongoing trend of male screen actors having buff gym bodies even if they are playing everyday characters, is creating concerns about body image issues among both aspiring actors and their audiences. We talk about how the prevalence of the bulked up gym body in the media affects men’s perceptions of themselves.

Produced by:

Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by:

Tina Carmillia,Tee Shiao Eek and Sharmilla Ganesan

Categories:

Business Analysis,Film,Health Policy,Diseases and Conditions,Mental Health,Healthy Living,Fitness,Medical Innovation and Technology,Social Issues

Tags:

buff gym bodies, muscularity, masculinity, gym, body dysmorphia, body image, male screen representation, Daily Digest, Bigger Picture

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