Fat Shaming
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Life
Jameela Jamil is fed up of fat-shaming being “accepted as a norm” in the workplace
And so are we...
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- Hollie Richardson
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Opinion
Let’s call those viral portion control plates what they really are – fatshaming
Who thought these were a good idea?
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
How celebrity fat-shaming affects women’s views of their own bodies
In a new study, psychologists explore how women are influenced by the treatment of famous female bodies in the media.
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- Moya Crockett
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People
Jameela Jamil just reminded everyone how dangerous fatphobia really is
“Check yourself and your fatphobia at the door please.”
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Demi Lovato just called out a fat shaming website for its “toxic” content
The singer opened a dialogue with the journalist in question to remind them that she is so much more than her weight.
People
Chrissy Teigen reminds us why we should never ask people about their weight
“I'LL TAKE THESE POUNDS AND THIS FEELING!” she tweeted during a raw Q&A session.
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Jameela Jamil responds to critics who say she’s a bad advocate for body positivity
Some people have said that Jameela Jamil is “too skinny” to preach body positivity. This is her response
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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People
Melissa McCarthy keeps being fat-shamed, and her responses are always epic
The actress has always shut down the critics who want to comment on her appearance. Here's some of her best clapbacks to date
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Speak Up
Netflix’s Insatiable isn’t as bad as you thought it would be. It’s worse
We watched the fat shaming television show so you never, ever have to
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Life
This woman has used her obituary to criticise the doctors who fat-shamed her
“No one offered any support or suggestions beyond weight loss”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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Life
Finally, a television show that knows how to portray fat women
If you’re as troubled by Netflix’s Insatiable as we are, then you’re going to love the sound of this new series
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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- Hannah-Rose Yee
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Sorry Netflix, but your response to the Insatiable backlash isn’t good enough
The streaming service wants you to give their show a chance. But we think it’s fatphobic and dangerous
Beauty
It’s 2018: why are spas still body-shaming women?
Stylist's Beauty Director Anita Bhagwandas on the shame that comes with asking for a bigger bathrobe
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- Anita Bhagwandas
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Life
Why are cheerleaders still being harassed and fat-shamed by the NFL?
One squad member alleges that her skin was duct-taped down because it "looked better"
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- Megan Murray
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People
Someone dared tell Jameela Jamil she was “too old” to make it in Hollywood
“Too old, too ethnic, too fat”
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Claire Danes confirms pregnancy on Howard Stern’s show – and his response is grim AF
Yet another example of the blatant sexism women are subjected to on a daily basis
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
Anne Hathaway has a message for fat-shaming trolls everywhere
The actress is gaining weight for a new role, so keep your comments about her body to yourself
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- Kayleigh Dray
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People
How Call The Midwife’s Helen George shut down fat-shaming Twitter troll
The viewer had demanded that BBC One bosses put the actress on a diet
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- Kayleigh Dray
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- Moya Crockett
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Headteacher tells girls not to wear leggings if they're above a size 6
“Even though you’re not fat, you look fat”
Fashion
This wedding range has a pretty dismal message for brides-to-be
Because everyone is “slimming down for the gown”, right?
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- Amy Swales
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