Do you really know?

What is fatphobia?


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Being overweight is a stigma. While around 13% of the world’s population are obese, they are largely absent from the public limelight and often find themselves the target of mockery or discrimination. Overweight people are humiliated and ostracised throughout their lives, having to put up with regular criticisms about their lifestyle and appearance. This is what’s known as fatphobia, a form of discrimination which can have a harmful effect on those on the receiving end. 

Fatphobia is often left out of discussions on the struggle against different forms of discrimination.

But why are overweight people rejected to such an extent? But whose side are social media on? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions!

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