Why does America want us to be so thin? |
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Why does America want us to be so thin? |
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![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 37 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 120,906 ![]() |
I mean, seriously. I, myself am not thin and I never will be. I have a large family, and I have a really bad metabolism.
Besides, back in medevil (sp?) times, women who were heavier-set were viewed as healthier, and ble to bear better sons... not that I want that last part... XD So, this raises the question; why do Americans feel the need to look down upon us larger girls, and think that we aren't pretty, aren't as smart, can't do as many things, etc.? |
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![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 105 Joined: Jun 2007 Member No: 530,627 ![]() |
I think most it comes from Hollywood and our idolization of celebs. Most stars are often concerned about their weight, which makes us think that we should also be concernedd with our weight. I do agree that people should have some care about their weight, that doesn't mean we should all be thin, but it means that we should all want to be healthy.
Also, some of it probably comes from the us thinking that we need to me thinner since studies have shown that within the past few generations we are getting larger. America is also probably wanting to get ride of the recently increasingly popular stereotype that america is fat. |
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