BODY

SHAMING
AN INSIGHT INTO ITS IMPACT
 INTRODUCTION
Body shaming refers to the act of
criticizing, ridiculing, or making negative
comments about someone's physical
appearance.

Common occurrences: Social media, peer

pressure, societal standards.
HOW IS BODY
SHAMING DONE?
Verbal abuse: Hurtful comments or name-
calling.
Social media: Cyberbullying, posting
derogatory comments or memes.
Unrealistic standards: Pressures to comply
to society's narrow beauty ideals.

Ways of Body
Shaming
The commentary can be
about a person’s size, age,
hair, clothes, food, hair or
level of perceived
attractiveness.
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Weight:
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Some people are body shamed
for being “too fat” or “too thin”
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People comment on them like:
“They would have been prettier
if they lost weight”
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Which recurs to depression and
anxiety.
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People who are too thin start
adapting an unhealthy lifestyle
trying to fit in the society norms.
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Stereotyping individuals
based on their size, such
as assuming that larger
individuals are lazy or lack
self-discipline, is a form of
body shaming. Size should
not be equated with
personal worth or
character.
 Skin colour

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Body shaming based on skin
color is a form of discrimination
that involves making negative
comments or judgments about
individuals due to the shade or
tone of their skin.

Media portrayal of certain skin

tones as more desirable can
contribute to body shaming.
Lighter-skinned individuals are
sometimes overepresented in
beauty standards, leading to the
marginalization of those with
darker skin.
 Hair loss
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Individuals experiencing hair loss due to
factors such as genetics, medical
conditions, or stress may face body
shaming. Comments like "You're losing
your hair" or "You'd look better with a
fuller head of hair" can be hurtful and
contribute to self-esteem issues.

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As Emma Watson said
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“Feeling beautiful has nothing to do with what you
look like”
 Causes OF Body
Image Anxieties
Media influence:
Unrealistic portrayals of beauty.
Peer pressure:
Comparisons and societal expectations.
Personal insecurities:
Internalizing societal judgments.
 Effects of Body Shaming

Emotional impact: Low self-esteem, anxiety, depression.

Behavioral consequences: Unhealthy eating habits, self-

harm.

Long-term consequences: Development of mental health

disorders.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF

ANOREXIA

Excessive weight loss.

Obsession with food,
dieting, and body size.
Physical symptoms: Fatigue,
dizziness, brittle nails, and hair
loss.
 SEEKING HELP
Don't Hesitate to ask for help If you're
struggling, it's important to seek support.

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Encourage open communication.

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Consultation with a healthcare provider
or therapist.

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Friends and family involvement in the
recovery process.
Conclusion
There is only one solution to prevent from body image anxiety is :

“ YOUR INNER BEAUTY MATTERS NOT EXTERNAL BEAUTY ”

. Inner beauty enhance your confidence.

. Inner beauty give peace to the person.

. Inner beauty can differentiate better between right and wrong.

. External beauty depends on a number of expensive products

and treatments, anyone can buy it but no one can buy inner beaut y.

“ Beauty is not in the face , the beauty is a light in the heart ”