discrimination against overweight persons

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discrimination against overweight persons

You have the right to remain fat

2018
"Growing up as a fat girl, Virgie Tovar believed that her body was something to be fixed. But after two decades of dieting and constant guilt, she was over it--and gave herself the freedom to trust her own body again. Ever since, she's been helping others to do the same. Tovar is hungry for a world where bodies are valued equally, food is free from moral judgment, and you can jiggle through life with respect"--Provided by publisher.

Discrimination & prejudice

2015
Discusses the increasing problem of childhood obesity, and the discrimination young people face because of the shape of their bodies, their weight, or the way they look.

Obesity discrimination

2009
Discusses how the many facets of discrimination of the overwieght is common in our society.
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