#weightism

[macmanx]

In the 1960s and '70s, stewardesses mounted an organized push against their employers' discriminatory labor practices. They became one of the first groups in the US to fight discrimination in the workplace. And they won. Their activism and legal battles, which used Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, became known as the “stewardess rebellion.” It changed the airline industry into what we know today and paved the way for working women nationwide.

[flyingstar360]

Runaways Hulu Casting

Honestly? I'm devastated. The casting of almost all the characters is almost perfect. And then I saw Gert. Gert, the first time I ever saw my body represented in the media. Gert, the clever and brave voice of reason to the team. Gert, the main backbone of the team. Gert, the member of the team to end up with the cool boy. And she was fat. She's not sturdy, or hefty. She's fat. And while this young woman is strong and empowered looking... she's not fat. I feel betrayed. To me, Gert was the only chance I ever had to see myself as a superhero. And now, it's gone.

[kamielsblog]

Weightism

Image Wikipedia The obsession with equality, forged in the boredom of the post-war world order, has spawned concepts like ableism, genderism, and so on. By claiming to be fully inclusive, they make the denial of those differences not protected by the neologisms all the more cruel. Manufacturing an -ism for each difference, alluring as it is because of the ensuing discourse that would give it a…

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[ardentatheist]

Why is 98 pounds the threshold for strength? #weightism

[whatsyournumber112-blog]

Observation

It is interesting to see the difference in the marketing of the two products, made by the same company, that seem to have similar purposes. Discussing the “rapid fat burning catalyst” marketed to women first, it is easy to see through the use of colour that they are using more soft, clean, natural looking colours on the packaging. Compared to the men’s “fat burning catalyst” that uses harsh, deep, “masculine” colours, the female product almost looks as if it is for a completely different purpose than the male’s. It is also interesting that the woman’s nipple in the photo has clearly been edited out so that her boobs appear “more appropriate” to the public and the consumer. The women’s product also has her face included where in the male version it has been cropped off. The words used to market the product based on gender are also interesting. The female marketed product is called “Rapidcuts Femme” and the male marketed product is called “Rapidcuts Shredded”. The word “shredded” is very violent sounding and is clearly being associated with hyper-masculine ideas. The word “femme” obviously is stemming from “female” but it sounds very soft and delicate. Also I would like to add that both of the people of the box are white, further suggesting that being white is another aspect of the “perfect body”. Lastly, the product marketed to women suggests that women need to be thin and toned to be considered attractive and the product marketed to men suggests that men need six-pack abs to be considered attractive. This goes to show that men may not feel masculine enough if they don’t have muscles and that women may not feel feminine enough if they do. 

This one example goes to show just how strong and restricting gender stereotypes are. Not only do these two images exclude poc, they are harmful to both males and females. 

[whatsyournumber112-blog]

Observation.

At Wal-Mart, these two products were priced the exact same. However, the male product has 5 more pills than the female one. If the products were priced per pill, the package on the left should actually be priced at $11.99 for 30 pills.

The most shocking discovery was when we looked at the back of these two products, at the ingredient list. From what we could tell, the ingredients were identical. We were no medical experts, so we decided to take it to the pharmasict. 

The pharmacist clarified that these two products were identical. No special ingredients in either package. Both had the exact same ingredients. 

How many unaware women fell into this scam? The same product for a dramatically different price.  This is a disgusting method for companies to target a specific demographic.

Ladies, watch what you are spending on products, even on laxatives apparently. 

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Young girls may use laxatives as an unhealthy way to lose weight, to fit into the social norm or have society’s “ideal” body image. This is so unsafe because people do not receive the proper nutrients from their food, and could become malnourished. 

[rightquestionsrighttime]

"Would YOU Rather be Dead Than Fat??"

“Would YOU Rather be Dead Than Fat??”

“How stupid,” exclaims the presenter “that [girls and women] would rather be dead than fat?!” Key words-phrases: weightism, dieting, media pressure, Jean Kilbourne Likes: 3 Viewed: 402 source

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[bumblingb33]

the ghost outside of me

my body is bouncy and wavy and free, but nobody seems to find it as humble as me. i encourage when i despair then i dream of the repair and... is this really me?  i feel more than the sum of the total of parts because inside i harbor a fierce, congenial heart. i could go on and make more excuses i could be free, or maybe more useless i cannot move, so how can i bear... what will i project as? what will i wear?  this confliction grows, and sometimes dissolves,  the warden of its nature - no problem it solves.  some say i’m fat, and others say it’s fiction -  but i can see the truth in the stress of your convictions.  society, is not of me. or maybe, it is all of me.  every bite, every jump, every laugh and every lump the good that is inherent -   i wish i were transparent