Chapter
The Challenge of Living in a Super Broken and Unjust Country
22:05 - 27:25 (05:20)
In this episode, the speaker discusses the challenges of living in a country with a broken and unjust system, and how people use others' weight as a way of self-soothing and feeling better about themselves. Despite some people claiming to treat fat and thin people equally, weight discrimination is still prevalent in society.
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People may be biased against overweight individuals, even if they are not aware of it, but it may be difficult for them to admit it due to the potential challenge to their self-identity and the broken, unjust society we live in.
22:05 - 25:14 (03:08)
Summary
People may be biased against overweight individuals, even if they are not aware of it, but it may be difficult for them to admit it due to the potential challenge to their self-identity and the broken, unjust society we live in.
ChapterThe Challenge of Living in a Super Broken and Unjust Country
Episode“Glorifying Obesity” And Other Myths About Fat People
PodcastMaintenance Phase
A 2014 study published in the journal Body Image found that white women who engaged in body surveillance and held anti-fat beliefs experienced less body dissatisfaction by comparing themselves to bigger people.
25:14 - 27:25 (02:11)
Summary
A 2014 study published in the journal Body Image found that white women who engaged in body surveillance and held anti-fat beliefs experienced less body dissatisfaction by comparing themselves to bigger people.