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Representation of Peruvian Women’s Identity and Empowerment Through Boudoir Photography

Authors
Jhair Neil Vilca-Deza1, Jacob Bañuelos-Capistrán2, María Chávez-Chuquimango1, *
1Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima, 15023, Perú
2Tecnológico de Monterrey, Tlalpan, 14380, CDMX, Monterrey, Mexico
*Corresponding author. Email: maria.chavez@upc.pe
Corresponding Author
María Chávez-Chuquimango
Available Online 22 October 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-868-4_10How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Technology; Photography; Women; Identity
Abstract

This study focuses on highlighting how boudoir photography is perceived by Peruvian women as a transformative tool for the representation of their body and sensuality, collaborating significantly in the construction of their identity. It adopts a qualitative approach with an ethnographic design, focused on understanding the experiences of the women participating in these photographic sessions. The sample is made up of 14 women who have participated in at least one boudoir session. The results indicate that the participants consider that these photographic sessions become safe spaces, which strengthens self-esteem, empowerment, fight against stereotypes, etc. However, the importance of approaching this practice from an inclusive approach to avoid the reproduction of hegemonic standards of beauty is pointed out.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Communication and Applied Technologies 2025 (ICOMTA 2025)
Series
Atlantis Highlights in Social Sciences, Education and Humanities
Publication Date
22 October 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-868-4
ISSN
2667-128X
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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