Unrealistic Social Media Portrayals May Contribute to Body Dissatisfaction
Body Image, Social MediaIn today’s culture, social media has begun to dominate even more of our lives, and its influence can quickly turn negative, according to a new study that focuses specifically on the effects of Instagram.
Macquarie University and the University…
Why I’m Not Trying to Lose Weight For My Wedding
Body ImageThis past year, I got engaged. As a result, some days I find myself knee-deep in wedding planning sites and paying extra attention to what others are posting about their weddings on social media. What I’ve noticed breaks my heart. I keep seeing…
Clothing Has No Gender
Body Image, LGBTQIA+The UK clothing company John Lewis recently announced a plan to remove gender labels on their children’s clothing. This decision was met with a large amount of controversy, with many people supporting the decision and others criticizing it.…
How I Became a Body Image Activist Through ‘The Body Project’
Activism, Body ImageBody positivity is an important part of who I am, since I’ve struggled with body image for most of my life. I came to learn about the body positive movement within the last couple of years, and now, instead of picking apart what I see in the…
Pink’s VMAs Speech Was a Refreshing Reminder of the Importance of Positive Body Image
Body Image, News & CultureAfter MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sunday, a speech given by Pink has gone viral as an inspiration to young girls everywhere, as well as an example for parents. Amongst the political statements that were trending throughout the evening, Pink’s…
What to Do When it Feels Impossible to “Love Your Body”
Body ImageThe current movement for self-love has already changed lives. Posts featuring unedited photos and empowering messages or the efforts made by large companies to break beauty standards have installed confidence and validation in many, but is it…
“Fat Kid Dance Party” is a Safe Space Where Every Body Can Bust a Move
Activism, Body ImageFitness culture is generally pretty exclusive: it thrives on fatphobia and the appearance ideal. There is generally an apprehension of participating in gym and fitness culture if you don’t look a certain way, but working out should give you…
When Eating Disorders and Body Positive Fiction Get It Right
Body ImageFiction, known to offer many an escape from reality, has also developed into a way for individuals to see themselves in literature. We are so lucky the literary world has moved beyond just entertainment to a place of identification and comfort…
Losing “It” and Gaining Acceptance In The Anti-Dieting Age
Body Image, News & CultureTaffy Brodesser-Akner’s recently-published New York Times piece, “Losing It In The Anti-Dieting Age,” investigates the changes within the diet industry as a result of the “anti-diet movement” and how it affects the millions of Americans…
#NEDAchat: Eating Disorders and Body Image in the Dance Community
Athletes, Body Image, RecoveryToday’s #NEDAchat will be focusing on eating disorders and body image in the dance community. We have an incredible panel lined up, and we wanted to introduce you to them. Read on to see who they are and what they are doing to tackle this…