Similarly, in a schoolwide survey, 64% of respondents feel like they too struggle with body image. Body image is defined as one’s perception of his or her aesthetic body. This being said, one can have either a positive or negative body image. A person who expresses positive body image, body satisfaction, is able to appreciate his or her natural shape and recognize that physical appearance in no way correlates to one’s character or value. Lastly, the Gender Studies course, taught by Upper School Assistant Director Dana Gonzalez, delves into gender-charged topics such as body image.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 20, 2020 23:48 UTC