The Intersection of Visual Culture, Politics, and Eating Disorders in Turkish Media: A Case Study on Hayat and Elele Magazines



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Zeren Sevim Sipahioğlu Arkın, Sabancı University, Turkey

Abstract

In this research paper, I aim to explore the intersection of visual culture, advertising, and eating disorders, specifically focusing on Turkish media and magazine culture viewed through a feminist lens. I will examine how visual culture in Turkey perpetuates unrealistic body standards and contributes to eating disorders with a case study focusing on Hayat and Elele magazines. I will also discuss how feminist theory provides insights into these dynamics, drawing on academic research. Aside from feminist theory, I will be grounding my research on multiple theories, such as intersectionality, affect theory, objectification theory, and social comparison theory. Additionally, I will share some of the archival material I collected and some of my field notes to support my research.


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Conference: ACCS2024
Stream: Gender studies / Feminist Theory

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To cite this article:
Arkın Z. (2024) The Intersection of Visual Culture, Politics, and Eating Disorders in Turkish Media: A Case Study on Hayat and Elele Magazines ISSN: 2187-4751 – The Asian Conference on Cultural Studies 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 231-243) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2187-4751.2024.20
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2187-4751.2024.20


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