MIT: Independent Activities Period: IAP

IAP 2014



The "Good" Body: A discussion of LBGTQ body image and MIT culture

Zan Barry, Audra Bartz

Jan/22 Wed 05:30PM-07:00PM 50-005, Rainbow Lounge

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

What is a "good" body? How does negative body image impact the LBGTQ community? What are effective ways to cultivate positive body image? This session will cover the role of the media, stereotypes, and the pressures of MIT culture, and how they impact body image.

Contact: Abigail Francis, 50-005, 617 253-0684, AFRAN@MIT.EDU