Body Shaming:

Addressing the Issue

of Skinny Sham ing
Body shaming is not limited to overweight individuals. This presentation
aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of skinny shaming
and promote body positivity.

By Shrawani Sudhir Kadam

Understanding Skinny
Shaming
Definition Common Instances Harmful S tereotypes

Skinny shaming criticizes Derogatory comments and Skinny shaming perpetuates

or mocks individuals who remarks, jokes, and unrealistic beauty
are naturally thin or have assumptions made about standards, leading to
a slim body type. skinny individuals negative self- image and
contribute to skinny body dissatisfaction.
shaming.
The Impact of Skinny
Shaming
1 2 3

Psychological Effects Prevalence Personal Testimonials

Low self-esteem, body Studies show that skinny Real-life stories illustrate
dissatisfaction, and eating shaming is not uncommon the long-term
disorders are all and can be as harmful as psychological and
consequences of skinny fat shaming. emotional impact of skinny
shaming. shaming on individuals.
Chal enging Body Stereotypes
and Promoting Body Positivity

Embrace Diversity Body Positivity S trategies for Promotion

Celebrate all body Combat skinny shaming by Educate oneself on body

types, including promoting acceptance, diversity, reframe
naturally thin self- love, and empathy. negative thoughts, and
individuals. foster a supportive
environment.
Media's Role in Skinny
Shaming
Influence on Body Unrealistic S tandards Media Literacy
Image and Inclusion
Advertisements, movies,
The media's influence and social media often Encourage media literacy
on body image portray unrealistic body and inclusive
perpetuates harmful standards that affect representation of diverse
stereotypes and individuals' perceptions of body types to address
contributes to skinny their bodies. skinny shaming.
shaming.
Building a Supportive
Community
1 S afety in
Numbers
Creating a safe and supportive community is key to combating skinny
shaming.

2 S tand up Against S haming

Promoting empathy, understanding, and acceptance in society is

everyone's responsibility.

3 Resources for
S upport
Share organizations that offer support for individuals affected by skinny
shaming.
Empowering Change

Self-Love Inclusivity Taking Action

Encouraging self-love Inclusivity should be Let's work towards creating

and body acceptance is prioritized in all aspects a more inclusive and
key to overcoming of society, especially in accepting society by
negative self- body diversity addressing skinny shaming
perceptions. representation. in all forms.
Conclusion
1 Key Points 2 Importance of Change

Skinny shaming perpetuates Creating a more inclusive

harmful stereotypes and
unrealistic body standards,
leading to negative self-
image and emotional
impact.
and accepting society
requires empathy,
understanding, and self-love.

3 Motivation for Action

Let's challenge our biases and actively work towards

promoting body positivity and acceptance of all body types.