I know, another blog. But whether you’re seeking insights to improve your relationship with food and your body or inspirational anecdotes about eating disorder recovery, I think you’ll find what you’re looking for here.
The Evolution of Fatphobia and the Thin Ideal
The concept that “thin” is “ideal” or that “fat” is “shameful” did not always exist. Much of the weight stigma we know and experience today is rooted in racism and elitism that dates back several hundreds of years. These beliefs and stereotypes percolated through the fashion and healthcare industries in the early twentieth century and remain woven into the fabric of modern-day society.