When individuals, communities, and organizations commit to reducing weight stigma, we can create a society where everyone can ...

This bias is known as weight stigma—the negative attitudes, judgments, or stereotypes directed toward people because of their weight or shape. While weight stigma can affect anyone, it often ...

Even worse, weight stigma has inherent and horrible roots in racism and other forms of oppression. “This assumption can lead to discrimination and viewing an individual as lazy or unmotivated if they ...