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Question
Has the body positivity movement accomplished anything?
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Yes, the body positivity movement has had positive impact in the world

The body positive movement has sparked a radical shift away from eras where people's clothes and dietary habits were forced to change with the latest fashion. As the movement gains traction, more people accept who they are and can live their lives free of physical insecurity.

Supporting arguments · 3

  1. Body positivity disincentivizes dangerous eating disorders and weight-loss initiatives
    When society upholds dangerous standards of body types, people of all genders feel pressured to conform to them - even to the extent that they will develop an eating disorder or take dangerous weight-loss medications.
  2. Body positivity combats the rise of artificial image-editing from the rise of social media
    As the general public becomes more accepting of varied body types, people no longer feel the need to edit images they post of themselves on social media, leading to a rise in personal authenticity.
  3. Body positivity has allowed people to feel comfortable in their own bodies
    Through an intentional movement of inclusion for bodies of color, disabled bodies, and bodies of all sizes, people of marginalized identities can feel loved, accepted, and confident as themselves.