Fitting in and/or standing out : Lebanese-Canadian women’s experiences of beauty culture

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dc.contributor.advisor Mac Nevin, Audrey, 1955-
dc.coverage.spatial Canada
dc.creator Metlej, Joanne
dc.date.accessioned 2022-08-31T13:12:10Z
dc.date.available 2022-08-31T13:12:10Z
dc.date.issued 2022-08-19
dc.identifier.uri http://library2.smu.ca/xmlui/handle/01/31034
dc.description 1 online resource (iii, 97, 1 unnumbered pages)
dc.description Includes abstract and appendices.
dc.description Includes bibliographical references (pages 96-97).
dc.description.abstract Using a feminist perspective, this research project examines the intersectionality among ethnic identity, beauty culture, body image, and societal pressures as experienced and reported by women between the ages of 19 – 45 years of age. This qualitative study is based on the reports of 11 Lebanese-Canadian, Christian women living in a Canadian provincial capital. While exploring how Western beauty culture and its standards affects the lives of this ethnic group, a beauty subculture unique to this community emerged. Participants describe this beauty subculture as having its own set of strict beauty standards and high expectations emanating from Lebanese – Canadian influences that add to the existing pressures felt from Western beauty culture. This study explores how these women construct, negotiate, and navigate their identities throughout various social environments and stages of their lives. Findings show that Lebanese Canadian women feel a constant struggle between blending in with one’s ethnic peers, yet standing out by conforming to Western beauty culture ideals. en_CA
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dc.publisher Halifax, N.S. : Saint Mary's University
dc.subject.lcsh Beauty culture -- Canada -- Social aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Lebanese Canadian Women -- Ethnic identity
dc.subject.lcsh Body image -- Canada -- Social aspects
dc.subject.lcsh Belonging (Social psychology) -- Canada
dc.title Fitting in and/or standing out : Lebanese-Canadian women’s experiences of beauty culture en_CA
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thesis.degree.name Master of Arts in Women and Gender Studies
thesis.degree.level Masters
thesis.degree.discipline Women and Gender Studies
thesis.degree.grantor Saint Mary's University (Halifax, N.S.)
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