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Tuesday, March 16, 2010

The Stigma of Being ‘Fat’ - Well Blog - NYTimes.com



In today’s Science Times, Harriet Brown discusses how, in a time of public acceptance and tolerance of differences, the stigma of being obese may be at an all-time high:

"Public attitudes about fat have never been more judgmental; stigmatizing fat people has become not just acceptable but, in some circles, de rigueur. I’ve sat in meetings with colleagues who wouldn’t dream of disparaging anyone’s color, sex, economic status or general attractiveness, yet feel free to comment witheringly on a person’s weight."

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  1. This is a good article. Who do people want to add more stress, more illness, to a person who is already struggling? It makes no sense, and it's so hurtful.

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  1. This is a good article. Who do people want to add more stress, more illness, to a person who is already struggling? It makes no sense, and it's so hurtful.

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