Fat Oppression.....Thin Prejudice.....discuss

I came across this very interesting article today.  It gives a broad-based perspective on discrimination and prejudice on both sides of the weight spectrum.  I know, I know, most overweight or obese people think that thin people have all the benefits and none of the downside of being viewed and judged by other people.  Not so.  This article reveals one woman's war with the "body police" and she also reveals her compassion for those who face similar things because of excess weight.  I strongly urge you to have a read and a good long think about the inner "body police" that we have: both for ourselves and for other people.  

http://www.mamamia.com.au/wellbeing/thin-privilege-fat-shaming/

What is the lesson I hear you say.  What about being less judgmental?  What about not judging a book by its cover?  What about saying "what's eating you?" rather than "what are you eating"?  How about a bit of compassion - for self and others?  Peace - out.

The author is Melissa A Fabello and she tweets at @fyeahmfabello.  I on the other  hand don't tweet from @psych_c (still haven't worked it out - doh)!

Also see Linda Bacon's book "Health at Every Size" - she too talks about thin privilege.