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Jax’s ‘Victoria’s Secret’ Is an Empowering Song About Body Positivity

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

The singer-songwriter hopes to change your perception of the company with her new single that has already prompted conversation and action.…

September 1, 2022

Illustration by Marlowe Pody for an article on eating anxiety

Why Do Many People Feel Anxious About Eating in Front of Others?

Samantha Havela, University of Michigan

Feeling anxious or guilty about chowing down on a meal is something that's become natural for many people in the U.S. How can we stop it?…

January 3, 2021

Sizeism Is a Critical Problem in the Time of COVID-19

Katherine Bry, Washington University

The pandemic is exacerbating the issue, and in the case of discriminatory medical practices, can even have fatal ramifications.…

November 2, 2020

Image of a scale and tape measure in an article about body checking

The Ramifications of Body Checking on Your Mental Health

Alice Murphy, University of Maryland, College Park

Compulsively scrutinizing your size and shape is part of the toxic body culture that is rarely addressed, and it's more pervasive than many think.…

October 31, 2020

Florence Simpson in an article about body positive TikTokers

5 Body Positive TikTokers That You Need To Follow

Madelyn Haasken, Bemidji State University

These influencers create content that can boost your self-esteem — a breath of fresh air in a frequently toxic online culture.…

October 7, 2020

in an article about pretty privilege, a photo of makeup brushes in front of a makeup mirror

Why Are People Talking About Pretty Privilege?

Imani Benberry, Columbia University

Oftentimes fitting conventional, beauty standards gets you more opportunities in life. Here’s how this concept affects young adult women.…

September 27, 2020

Lottie Drynan Is Raising Awareness of the Day-to-Day Concerns of Those With IBS

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Using her Instagram, Facebook group and blog, she helps those with the chronic gastrointestinal disorder get through the big and small problems alike.…

September 6, 2020

Is Body Neutrality the Alternative to Body Positivity?

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

Is it possible to always have a positive self-image? No, but simple self-acceptance, regardless of your body type, is probably the better way to go.…

August 18, 2020

‘Shrill’ Portrays Its Plus-Size Protagonist With Nuance

Lauren Buchko, Michigan State University

The show will have you simultaneously laughing and reaching for the tissues, all while inspiring a sense of confidence that few other shows deliver.…

February 24, 2020

Why Lizzo Is the Greatest Live Performer of Our Time

Aliza Pelto, Pratt Institute

The DNA test wasn’t kidding when it said she was 100% 'that b—h.'…

July 15, 2019

Wish.com Ensures That One Size Does Not Fit All

Joiya Reid, Georgia Southern University

The site is under fire after publishing an ad for plus size tights.…

December 16, 2017

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