Body shaming
Body Shaming Body shaming, defined as an inappropriate negative statement and attitudes towards another person weight or size. It can also reach into discrimination against individuals who may be overweight. There are negative attitudes and stereotypes in the media and elsewhere towards plus size people. A backlash against body shaming has resulted in the coming of the term itself in attempts to bring a more positive attitude toward diverse body size and styles . There are many people out there working towards putting an end to body shaming as well as the stereotype that goes along with being plus size. Body shaming is wrong and needs to stop. Have you ever heard, or said to yourself, I’m too fat I’m chunky I’m obese I wish I was thinner if only I were smaller, then you have practiced what is known as body shaming, and you’re not alone. Many things influence this negative image that some have of their body. Body image and self-esteem go hand in hand. Body image includes ho...