Pirie, Iain. (2011) The political economy of bulimia nervosa. New Political Economy, Vol.16 (No.3). pp. 323-346. ISSN 1356-3467

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Abstract

Bulimia Nervosa constitutes a major social problem. There have, however, been few, if any, attempts to understand the distinctive features of this disorder from within the social sciences. Rather, the increasing prevalence of all forms of eating disorders are understood as a product of how the concepts of ‘femininity’ and the ‘controlled body’ are constructed within contemporary society. Bulimia and anorexia are ultimately seen to have their roots in the same social phenomena. While recognising the insights that the existing literature offers, we argue that in order to fully understand the rise of bulimia we must focus on the food system. More precisely, we must examine how the commercialisation of food preparation has led to a partial breakdown in meal structures and the rise of ‘everyday’ bingeing. The rise of extreme forms of disordered consumption associated with bulimia can be related to broader changes in the eating regime.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Journal or Publication Title:	New Political Economy
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	1356-3467
Date:	15 January 2011
Volume:	Vol.16
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 323-346
Identification Number:	10.1080/13563467.2011.519020
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/42194

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