Body Shaming. Am i responsible for body shaming?

Body shaming is a modern term, which is used recently in talk shows and on social media, however it exist in our society for very long time. It becomes a very serious problem among men, women and children as well as old age people.

 

What is body shamming? 

By definition according to the Oxford English Dictionary:

“Body shaming is the act or practice of humiliating a person based on their body type by making critical or mocking statements about their body shape and size.”

It is a kind of bullying which is brutally  target a person's physical appearance because it is a very sensitive matter for every one. 

From children's cartoons to movies, dramas and commercials, you will definitely be shown a character who will be lean, thick, or foolish, 

 And who will move around a well-dressed

good looking hero type character. 

 Like he's not a human, he's a robot. And as if he had no feeling of its own. 

  Throughout the episode, we will target him and keep laughing at him. 

 Such characters are often seen walking in loose clothing and wearing thick glasses. 

  And these are the general behaviors that affect the minds of the viewers. 

 And they do not hesitate to address others in the same trance.

Obese people, short stature, black complexion, thin body, people with physical defects show less intellect as well as conspiracy.

If we don't like someone's color and figure, why do we take away their right to live?    Why not leave them as they are?

The depiction of a living person is understandable in movies or dramas, but through cartoons we are filling so much negativity in innocent minds. The question is why so much hatred is being taught through cartoons?

Does Body Shaming Affect Young People Only?

 In the age of internet and social media, body shaming not only targets the younger generation but also affects the older generation. 

When their teeth fall out, their eyesight is weakened or they become sluggish due to physical weakness, then their own  children  make joke and laugh which hurts them badly and they can't even express their grief. 

  Can it directly affect the brain?

 Absolutely!  Body shaming has devastating effects on physical, mental and social health as well as on professional life.

 When social anxiety starts, a person becomes lonely and avoids meeting people. Depression develops a feeling of inferiority as well as an imbalance in eating and drinking.

  Either a person eats too much or too little which leads to deterioration of physical health.

 

  What to do if you suffer from body shaming?

 If you think that you are going through body shaming, then one thing to keep in mind is that whatever body you have is your own, so there is no need to be ashamed of it, but you should give shut up call such people on time without any hesitation. 

 Focus on your education and career and do ignore cheep thoughts, because it's a waste of time. 

  Living a successful life needs will power, it doesn't require underweight or overweight. So don't change it for so called people. 

 In such a situation you do not have to go alone but face these things with full  of confidence. Don't be afraid or cry and don't be lonely. 

When you stand firm for yourselves, no one will try to overtake you.

  Don't let yourself fall because when you make yourself fall down why would anyone pick you up? When will you think about it?

Negativity can never help you then why don't you take the help of positivity?

Always be remembered when you are struggling with body issues then start talking with positive people and also reading and inspiring quotes  can be a kick start that will help you keep yourself happy and feel better. 

I am writing here the quotes of people who also suffered from body shaming but they did not make it their weakness , in front of the world by convincing themselves of their ability, intelligence and hard work. Whenever you low feel belittled, to read these quotes, it's a gift for you in my blog. 

🌼Here are some quotes:

 

You have been criticizing yourself for years and it hasn’t worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” 

 Louise Hay

🌼My weight? It is what it is. You could get hit by a bus tomorrow. It's about being content. And sometimes other priorities win." 

 Melissa McCarthy

🌼“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” 

 Thich Nhat Hanh

🌼Since I don’t look like every other girl, it takes a while to be okay with that. To be different. But different is good. 

 Serena Williams

🌼You can’t hate yourself happy. You can’t criticize yourself thin. You can’t shame yourself worthy. Real change begins with self-love and self-care.” 

 Jessica Ortner

🌼And I said to my body, softly, “I want to be your friend. It took a long breath and replied, “I’ve been waiting my whole life for this.” 

Nayyirah Waheed

🌼Your words have so much power. Every day, if you tell yourself 'I love you,' if you give yourself one word of validation, it will change your mind." Ashley Graham

🌼I don’t want to wait until I’m 73 to embrace my body. To look back and think of my beauty: How did I miss it? Let’s not wait another moment.” 

 Ashley Asti

🌼Step away from the mean girls and say bye-bye to feeling bad about your looks. Are you ready to stop colluding with a culture that makes so many of us feel physically inadequate? Say goodbye to your inner critic, and take this pledge to be kinder to yourself and others."

  Oprah

🌼I say I love myself, and they’re like, ‘oh my gosh’, she’s so brave. She’s so political. For what? All I said is ‘I love myself, bitch!'” 

 Lizzo