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20+ Examples of Age Privilege
Ageism against the elderly is still very prevalent and normalized. For those of us who are young, we often fail to realize the advantages we have being younger than age 65 (sometimes even younger). I hope this list of privileges makes us more aware of the stigma we place on the elderly and how we can be more mindful of how we treat the aging generation.
Read More20 Examples That Prove White Privilege Protects White People From the Police
You’ve heard some of the stories – but police targeting of people of color is more common than you may think. Here’s the outrageous truth of what’s really going on.
Read More22 Examples of Thin Privilege
If you’ve been a “normal” (read: thin) size your whole life, you may never have thought of the benefits of being thin. Here are 22 to get you started.
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Thin Privilege
“Being thin isn’t a privilege!” If you’ve reacted to the term “thin privilege” in this way, perhaps it’s time to examine what thin privilege actually is and why it’s just so hard for people to acknowledge.
Read MoreYes, Very Skinny Women Still Have Thin Privilege – Here’s Why
Are you being oppressed if people say you need to “eat a cheeseburger” because you’re thin? Yes – but it’s more complicated than saying thin privilege doesn’t exist.
Read More4 Things We’re Not Saying When We Say ‘Thin Privilege’
“We’re not saying it’s okay to be skinny-shamed.” Do you have objections to the concept of thin privilege? You might be misinterpreting the message, so here’s some clarity on what thin privilege is really about.
Read MoreBeing Thin Didn’t Make Me Happy, But Being ‘Fat’ Does
This isn’t your typical before and after story.
Read More5 Effective Ways People with Thin Privilege Can Fight Fatphobia
If you have thin privilege, and you want to fight fatphobia, what can you do? Here are some clear, practical, and powerful tips that can help.
Read More7 Ways to Love Your Body (Through Thick And Thin)
As women, our relationships with our bodies are often dysfunctional. With a multibillion-dollar cosmetics industry and social pressures to be thin, loving our bodies is no stroll in the park. But when we don’t feel comfortable in our bodies, we miss out on all the joy that life offers. Here are seven ways to fight the pressure and practice loving your body, just the way it is.
Read MoreBusting Myths about Fat Bodies
I’ve been thinking a lot about the assumptions people make about living in a fat body. I want to break some of those erroneous assumptions about living in a fat body down. I want to talk about how it feels to live in a fat body.
Read MoreIf You Think the Dad Bod Phenomenon Is Championing Body-Positivity, Think Again – Here Are 3 Big Reasons We Need to Stop Praising It Now
The “Dad Bod” hype is everywhere right now. Here’s all you really need to know about the sinister, body-policing tone of this sexist trend.
Read More5 Ways I’ve Learned to Love Myself as I Gain Weight
This author had a lot of internalized fatphobia – but they didn’t deal with it until they started gaining weight. Facing your own fatphobia can be scary, but with these practical tips, you don’t have to deal on your own.
Read More5 Ways the Way We Talk About Grindr Upholds Thin Privilege and Body Fascism
Are you only thinking about thin people’s experiences when you talk about sex apps like Grindr? These common assumptions show that we need to change the conversation.
Read MoreShe Didn’t Believe in Thin Privilege – But Here’s What Changed Her Mind
We’ve all made mistakes in activism, and Angelina L.B. (aka albinwonderland) is owning up to one of hers. Her new perspective on fatphobia makes a lot of sense to us!
Read MoreBack Off, Thin People – Here’s Why Body Positivity Wasn’t Made for You
Where’s the focus on thin women in body positivity movements? You can’t deny that these are good reasons why it’s missing.
Read MoreYes, You Still Have Thin Privilege If You ‘Worked For’ Your Body – Here’s Why
Many forms of privilege are based on things you’re born with – so if you’ve “worked for” your body, does thin privilege still count? Here’s how it works.
Read More3 Important Lessons From My Mistakes as a Thin Ally to Fat Acceptance Movements
Being a thin ally to fat acceptance movements includes hard conversations about things like making sure your activism doesn’t further marginalize fat people. These lessons can be a helpful start.
Read More3 Tiny Ways Thin People Can Shift Their Language to Support Fat Acceptance
“You’re not fat, you’re beautiful!” Fatphobic language has become part of the status quo in ways you might not even realize. Here’s how to help make the world a more accepting place for fat people.
Read MoreGrowing Up Asian and Unskinny – With the Pressure to Be Thin Nearly Taking Over My Life
Slenderness is assumed to be a given in East Asian culture – which made this author think she was defective. Here’s why she’s not suffering in silence, and how she’s learning that her body is worth loving.
Read MoreBefore You Dismiss the Concept of Thin Privilege, First Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
She’s back to talk about thin privilege again. This time, she’s filling in what’s missing about how body shaming against anyone is wrong – and where the shame really comes from.
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