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Are You Being Followed by the Body Police? A Not-So-Serious Look at a Serious Issue
The Body Police Quiz is a playful take on body image—and a nudge toward silencing your inner critics and seeing yourself differently.
Consequences of Fat Shaming by Health Care Providers
Fat shaming in the medical field isn’t just unkind — it’s dangerous. This eye-opening post breaks down how weight bias harms patients, delays care, and damages health.
Aquaman and Abs: Hollywood's Unrealistic Body Standards Now Focused on Male Actors
Male body shaping is becoming increasingly prevalent. And as we consume more polished media, the line between reality and Hollywood becomes more blurred. This article aims to unpack how even a hero like Aquaman can be body shamed and how male actors now have to shape their bodies to become Hollywood superheroes.
The Medicalization of "Obesity"
Cross-culturally, conditions and situations that are outside the norm are often viewed as social problems, and social control is often seen as the solution. These days, our culture views fat individuals as not normal, not okay. Medicalization was the inevitable result.