Fighting weight stigma

Step one in solving any problem: Admit the problem exists.

The stigmatization of overweight and obese people is so ingrained in our culture that it’s rarely seen as a problem. Some even argue that bias is a good thing because it encourages weight loss. The Rudd Center is fighting back through a three-pronged strategy:

• Getting the facts: Conducting research to show the harm done by stigmatizing obese people.
• Spreading the news: Talking openly about weight stigma as a form of prejudice akin to racism or sexism.
• Gathering the troops: Building a coalition to take action against bias.

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