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[–] wesker@lemmy.sdf.org 17 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How about we just shoot for healthiness as the norm? Generally that typically means thinner, but the superficial fixation is unnecessary in the equation.

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Like any industry, the fashion industry’s goal is to make money, not be a philanthropic force for change.

What humans find most attractive is driven by biology first, and social norms second. As long as there are toned beautiful people on this planet they will be the “models” of desire.

And none of this has anything to do with acceptance. Just because society prefers fillet mignon doesn’t mean everyone hates macaroni and cheese.

[–] knobbysideup@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Body positivity used to be about actual disabilities or skin conditions out of a person's control. Then obese "healthy at every size" fuckwits hijacked the term.

[–] skeezix@lemmy.world -1 points 1 month ago

Everyone got tired of fighting fat. Eating right and exercising takes effort, money, and time. It was easier for society to redefine healthiness than to constantly struggle and feel bad.

[–] orcrist@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

Jesus, what horrible shit.

[–] Pulptastic@midwest.social 1 points 1 month ago

Due to famine

[–] SaltySalamander@fedia.io -1 points 1 month ago

It should be over. It isn't remotely healthy.

[–] Coreidan@lemmy.world -2 points 1 month ago

Good because being fat shouldn’t be the norm. It isn’t healthy. Can we normalize being healthy? K thanks.