Redefining Body Image, Why can’t we just say that women’s body’s are objectified and abused regardless of weight, type, weight, disability, color, genitalia, and more? That the abuse and objectification one experiences only varies because of the differences of our bodies? That it doesn’t and shouldn’t make the pain or shame a woman feels towards her body any less real than a woman with a different body? That it doesn’t make society’s abuse and objectification any less real either?

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Q: Why can't we just say that women's body's are objectified and abused regardless of weight, type, weight, disability, color, genitalia, and more? That the abuse and objectification one experiences only varies because of the differences of our bodies? That it doesn't and shouldn't make the pain or shame a woman feels towards her body any less real than a woman with a different body? That it doesn't make society's abuse and objectification any less real either?

Asked rattyrattyjo

It doesn’t make it less real, it makes it different. Recognizing privilege and differences between the experiences of those who inhabit different body types is just a method of understanding. Dissecting and focusing on the stigma and oppression faced by one group at a time does not negate the validity or realness of other groups.

No one is invalidating anyone’s pain, here. Lots of conversations cross this space and they all deserve a voice. But what is the good in learning about this shit unless we focus on and consider one side at a time? Especially fat experiences - which are constantly erased, shamed, discriminated against, and dehumanized.

Weight, disability, race, gender - you can’t possibly tell me we have nothing to gain by studying how the world impacts us all differently.

I mean, this is a body positive blog run by a mentally ill fat activist. I don’t know your experience, but I’m sure it’s a hell of a lot different than mine. It stands to reason we could learn from one another by studying those differences.

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