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The Male Body


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The Male Body
This article discusses theories of Susan Bordo regarding the penis and the phallus.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages) | 1 source | 2004 United States


Paper Summary:

In this paper, the writer discusses theories of Susan Bordo on the male body. The writer discusses the penis and the phallus as symbols of male dominance. Further, the writer considers what it means to be female and have a female body.

From the Paper:

"Susan Bordo, author of 'The Male Body' offers her readers an analysis of many issues related to being male and having a male body. In the process, she also considers what it means to be female and to have a female body. In two sections of her book, Bordo also talks about men's insecurities about penis size. She makes the point that just as women are concerned about the appearance of their bodies, males are also concerned. Men like women have idealized standards ... "

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APA Citation:

The Male Body (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 10, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Male-Body/74571

MLA Citation:

"The Male Body" 15 January 2012. Web. 10 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Essay-The-Male-Body/74571>




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