body image in men

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body image in men

Cub

"In the gay community, a young, husky man is known as a "cub" Seventeen-year-old Theo fits the definition perfectly, but he is very self-conscious about his body. So when his best friend signs him up for a cooking competition at Heat, the city's newest trendy restaurant, Theo is nervous. He's confident in his baking ability, and dreams of opening his own bakery one day, but he's not a chef, and he hates being in the spotlight. As Theo survives round after round, he gains the admiration of both the audience and the restaurant owner, a sexy celebrity chef known as KCC. When the owner makes it clear he is more interested in what Theo might do outside the kitchen, Theo has to decide how far he is willing to go to launch his career." --.

Looking good

male body in modern America
2001
Looks at how attitudes held by American men about body image have changed since the 1970s; discusses what men are doing to themselves in an effort to look good; and examines the cultural, social, and economic reasons why men have fallen into the beauty trap.

Making weight

men's conflicts with food, weight, shape & appearance
2000
Describes some of the weight-related problems that plague modern men, explores the differences between men and women as they relate to weight, explores the attraction between the sexes, looks at concerns about appearance, discusses biology and genetics, and offers recommendations for healthy living.
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