Body Image and the Asian Experience: Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian Diasporas Across the Globe

Body Image and the Asian Experience: Asians, Asian Americans, and Asian Diasporas Across the Globe by Hsiu-Lan Cheng and Yuying Tsong addresses the overlooked and often misrepresented experiences of body image among individuals of Asian descent. Challenging the stereotype of the “Model Minority” and the historical notion that body image concerns are limited to Western populations, this book highlights the diverse pressures and cultural factors shaping body image for Asian nationals, Asian Americans, and diasporic communities worldwide. By combining decolonizing and intersectional perspectives, it situates body image concerns within historical, sociocultural, and globalized contexts, offering a nuanced understanding of how identity, social expectations, and commercialized beauty standards impact mental health and wellbeing.

Key Features

• Introduces a new theoretical framework emphasizing decolonizing and intersectional approaches to Asian body image
• Reviews empirical research on body image across Asian populations, including overlooked and underrepresented demographic groups
• Examines mental health implications, including disordered eating, anxiety, depression, and psychosocial well-being
• Explores the influence of body image on interpersonal relationships, identity development, and societal engagement
• Focuses on unique challenges faced by sexual and gender minority Asians and other marginalized subgroups
• Provides a global perspective, comparing experiences of Asian nationals in Asia with those in Western diasporas

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Academic Press; 1st edition (December 2, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0323999808
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323999809