There is an immense amount of pressure on people to look a certain way in today’s society. Body shaming and negative comments run rampant on social media platforms and it feels like change is an unreachable goal. However, social media is also seeing a rise in body positivity focused content; […]
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Body image comments should be informative, not hurtful
People commenting on and criticizing other people’s bodies is nothing new, but the age of social media has only exacerbated people’s awareness of bodies, whether that be their peers from school or distant celebrities. There has been a growing awareness in recent years that commenting on others’ bodies is taboo, […]
Body shaming remains prevalent regardless of size
Photo courtesy of Anna Shvets, Pexels. As social media platforms continue to grow, so do their audiences. There are more than just well intentioned users on these platforms. There are trolls, hackers and bullies. The TikTok platform has grown and bloomed into something that includes trends, lifestyle tips, and the sad […]