Five ways you may be fat-shaming your friends without knowing it
Those throwaway comments made in jest or off the cuff can end up being very hurtful...
THANKFULLY, fat-shaming in our society is generally seen as unacceptable, and we are seeing more body positive and plus-size models in the mainstream media.
But, fat-shaming isn’t always as obvious as directly insulting someone’s weight - you may be doing it to your friends without even realising it.
Those throwaway comments made in jest or off the cuff can end up being very hurtful - here's what to look out for.
Excluding people from activities
"We’re going swimming; you wouldn’t want to come".
If you are planning something that involves being active, or perhaps showing some skin, then you might avoid asking your plus-size friend along because you wouldn’t want to embarrass them or you assume they wouldn’t want to go.
For example if you were planning a long walk or going for a swim, you may not think to ask them if they want to go along.
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