ABSTRACT
Charles Horton Cooley’s (1902/1922) portrayed selfhood utilizing the notions of appearance, value, and judgment. Appearance is an arbitrary cultural representation, a dynamic social convention, and a negotiation between self and others. The value given to an appearance has a history and a social dimension and can be used for judgmental attitudes. After reviewing these three elements, the chapter explores the body-ego not only as a representation, but also a projection mostly powered by our wish to belong.
