In the previous posts there has been a focus on avatars or digitally embodied modes of expression such as emojis that mimic the lived experience of the user’s body. This video post will explore how virtual spaces can be transformative as well as looking at the ways in which individuals can subvert or escape dominant and oppressive ideals surrounding the body and beauty through the digital arena.
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