Body image in belly dance

Integrating Alternative Norms Into Collective Identity

Bibliographic Data

ID3650255
AuthorsDennis J Downey (0000-0001-9842-9427, a California State University , Channel Islands, USA, corresponding author), Justine J Reel (0000-0003-0439-4513, b University of Utah , Salt Lake City, USA), Sonya Soohoo (b University of Utah , Salt Lake City, USA), Sandrine Zerbib (c St Cloud State University , Minnesota, USA)
Year2010
Volume19
Issue4
Pages377-393
Publication date2010-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Gender Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0958-9236 • E-ISSN: 1465-3869
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09589236.2010.514209
OpenAlexW1978629537
LanguageEN
Citations received11
References cited20

This research presents survey data from a sample of 103 belly dancers in Salt Lake City, Utah, addressing issues of body image and gender identity. While research on various forms of dance has emphasized unhealthy body image influences, belly dance offers a counter-example, indicating broad and inclusive body image norms, lack of pressure for body image conformity, and high levels of body satisfaction among dancers. Data also indicate that those norms are linked to more generalized challenges to gender roles and structures. Explanations for the maintenance of alternative collective norms focus on two institutional influences: processes of socialization to collective values, and the free space provided by a gender segregated activity

Aesthetics · Art · Collective identity · Conformity · Dance · Political science · Socialization · Sociology · Visual arts · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society

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