Health
We Need To Stop Skinny Shaming
Some of us may have thought that the widespread promotion of a more inclusive society would mean inclusivity for all. It’s only now that we’re finding out we were very wrong.
By Gwen Farrell5 min read
One popular, vocal component of this progressive, egalitarian rhetoric is the body positivity movement, also known interchangeably as the fat acceptance movement, beauty at every size, and “health at every size.” This campaign of activists and social media influencers has the backing of big-name brand sponsorships and celebrities alike. It preaches equality, acceptance, and inclusivity for a varying array of body types and the celebration of diversity. Or, at least, it used to.