Location

Thirsty Hippo, 309 McLeod St, Downtown Hattiesburg

Start Date

2-3-2017 5:30 PM

Description

Bodies that challenge social norms have been labeled “deviant”—think obesity, tattoos and piercings, etc. What makes a body not just different but dangerous? How does a society seek to control, modify, or even eliminate those dangerous bodies?

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Mar 2nd, 5:30 PM

How Do We Control "Dangerous" Bodies?

Thirsty Hippo, 309 McLeod St, Downtown Hattiesburg

Bodies that challenge social norms have been labeled “deviant”—think obesity, tattoos and piercings, etc. What makes a body not just different but dangerous? How does a society seek to control, modify, or even eliminate those dangerous bodies?