Os filtros do instagram como elementos da estandardização da imagem corporal

Abstract

Contemporary society has witnessed a series of interventions that significantly alter the appearance of bodies. In the context of social media, these interventions occur in the representation of the body in cyberspace, as is the case with filters used on Instagram. This qualitative, exploratory research is based on the analysis of questionnaires administered to 43 students in the Physical Education courses at ESEFFEGO. The aim was to investigate how Instagram filters influence the representations and perceptions of bodies in cyberspace and their relationships with the propagation of body standards today. To achieve this goal, we will adopt the method of historical-dialectical materialism and a qualitative approach, allowing us to meticulously analyze the filters available on the platform and relate the identified trends to the propagation of body standards. This research aims to contribute to the understanding of social dynamics in the digital context and provide insights for reflections and debates on body standardization today. We emphasize that our assessments revealed a high engagement of students with Instagram, especially with its filters. There was a constant concern among students about body appearance, manifested in the reproduction of beauty standards through the use of these filters. We conclude that, given the increasing presence and impact of Instagram filters on the construction of body representations, it is imperative to continue investigating and reflecting on the role of these tools in contemporary society. Keywords: Instagram filters, body representation, body standards, cyberspace.