anti-fat bias

Anti-fat bias refers to prejudiced attitudes or negative stereotypes directed at people based on their body weight, often labeling them as lazy or lacking self-control. This bias can influence how individuals are treated in social situations, workplaces, healthcare, and media, leading to discrimination, marginalization, and unfair assumptions. It is rooted in societal beliefs that equate thinness with health and worth, overlooking the diversity of body sizes and individual health factors. Recognizing and challenging anti-fat bias is important for promoting fairness, respect, and understanding for people of all sizes.