[Dr_Kate_Cregan]_The_Sociology_of_the_Body_Mappin.pdf (original) (raw)

The paper explores the evolution of the sociology of the body, highlighting the historical tension within classical social theory concerning the treatment of the body as an object of study. It critiques the traditional Marxist and liberal sociological frameworks which often overlook embodiment, advocating for a deeper understanding of how social relations shape our embodied experiences. The work positions the recent focus on embodiment as a necessary shift in sociological thought, influenced by interdisciplinary developments and foundational texts that emphasize the significance of bodily existence in social interactions.