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Stigma Attached to Being Fat Is Going Global

A cross-cultural study of attitudes toward obesity has found that stigma against overweight people is becoming a cultural norm around the world, even in places where larger bodies have traditionally been valued....Read More

Posted on : Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:14 AM
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The image of a fat person changes over time. Before, a woman is beautiful because she has a plump figure, now she is ugly because she has a plump figure. It's the society's perception of what is beautiful or not that dictates whether a person is hot or not.
Replied on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:14 AM
Well, fat people really should lose weight. Not because of the social stigma of being fat but the most important thing to consider is the health aspect of the person. A fat person is more prone to diseases such as hypertension and heart-related diseases. It's better to lose weight.
Replied on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 6:15 AM

geogette
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fat is very unhealthy! ask any health professionals! The rest of us are paying their increased medical bills! Fat is selfish, ugly and dangerous!
Replied on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 12:27 PM
 


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