I'm 55 and my hands are getting arthritic and covered in age spots, and I realized I've started hiding them in meetings because they tell a story about my age that I'm not ready for people to read.
More people experience this than they realize.
She's recognizing how specific body parts can reveal age in professional contexts where youth equals relevance, forcing choices about visibility and authenticity.
“Where Are You with Body as identity — physical self-concept?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.