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pool's kitten 🇧🇷🏴‍☠️🇸🇴 kbin.earth obbeel@kbin.earth
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Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities. Proponents focus on the appreciation of the functionality and health of the human body instead of its physical appearance. This is related to the concept of body neutrality, which posits that a person's bodily appearance should have the least possible effect on their experience of life. Viewpoints Body-positive advocates argue that body size—alongside race, gender, sexuality, and physical ability—is a key dimension through which individuals are socially valued or marginalized. Judgments about physical appearance, they contend, implicitly position individuals on a hierarchy of desirability, shaping their access to social power and influence. The movement seeks to challenge unrealistic standards of attractiveness, promote positive body image, and foster greater...

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zabadoh ani.social zabadoh@ani.social
Joined: 2023-11-19
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That's a great piece of art, a "makes you think" thing. Thanks!

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