Article title: "Body Shaming: What Is It & Why Do We Do It?"
Source: Walden Behavioral Care
Date: 3 February 2023
URL: https://www.waldeneatingdisorders.com/blog/body-shaming-what-is-it-why-do-we-do-it/
Summary: This source is presenting us with the knowledge of body shaming other people and it can occur anywhere in our society. what causes these things to happen?, all of this may be due to the physical appearance and mixed with imperfections. The indoctrination and memory of body shaming might come in the form of "Sitcoms" that feature actors with physical disabilities or overweight and make jokes with them. Not only this, media messages, images, memes can generate shame and comparisons, to always remind you to stay within the standards otherwise you may be the victims of body shaming. In addition, author also said "Body-shaming criticizing yourself or others because of some aspect of physical appearance can lead to a vicious cycle of judgment and criticism".
Reaction: In my opinion when others criticize appearance, dress up, personality and our outward appearance whether it's straightforward, compare or joking these words had a very detrimental effect on the body and mind of those being ridiculed. It is a form of bullying that causes the victim to lose self-esteem and could leading them to depression. In another view of me, it is not wrong to criticize, but we should keep in mind that what we say is not going to hurt other people's feelings. We can say good things by using the principle of choosing words to make society a better place.
Question (Base on group discussion):
○ When will the body shaming run out?
○ Dose everyone deserve body shaming?
○ If you see someone who has been affected by body shaming, what will you do?
body shaming is one of the biggest problems in our society today, especially in our country and especially among the old generation people. do you have any idea on what we should do to stop body shaming and do you think it’s okay to criticize people without saying it out loud?
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, it is not wrong to comment or suggest people with their look as long as our purpose is not to hurt them and we think carefully about the word that we use. I don't know when but I hope the body shaming run out soon.
ReplyDeleteBody shaming is a very serious issue nowadays. we should know that value of people doesn’t matter by appearance or shapes and sizes. Have you ever got shame by body shaming? 😬
ReplyDeleteDo you have your own way to handle this problem?
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