Bodymagic – A Man’s Search For Meaning
Bodymagic – A Man’s Search For Meaning by Gary Walsh is published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform in 2014. This 62-page work is presented in English and offers an auto-ethnographic study that delves into the representation of bodybuilders’ identities. Walsh critically examines whether existing research accurately reflects the experiences of bodybuilders or if it has been selectively sensationalized, focusing on themes of class, identity, and masculinity within the context of bodybuilding.
In this exploration, readers will find a thorough analysis of current literature and theories, alongside personal narratives that highlight the complexities of self-representation in the bodybuilding community. The book employs Foucault’s tools and existentialist philosophy to investigate oppressive norms and practices that contribute to the misrepresentation of bodybuilders. Through this critical lens, Walsh aims to uncover competing discourses that complicate the formation of a coherent sense of self among bodybuilders, providing insights into the broader implications of identity within sports and recreation.
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In this auto-ethnographic study I argue and explore the representation of bodybuilders identity and question whether the research is truly representative of bodybuilders or has the research been selective and sensational in dealing with the subject. By looking at current literature and theories on class, identity, and with special attention paid to bodybuilding and masculinity research and studies. Also discussing the way bodybuilders are represented in the literature and comparing to personal experiences and by using Foucault’s tools and existentialist philosophy I aim to critically analyse the present, identify and explore oppressive norms and practices that have led to the mis-representation and denigration of bodybuilders, and figure out how to possibly counter those norms and practices. I do so, in part by presenting narratives of self to reveal how competing discourses surround my participation in bodybuilding in a manner that makes it difficult to present a coherent sense of self.
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