Body positivity: embracing every body
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In today’s world, where social media and advertisements are filled with images of seemingly perfect people, it can be easy to feel like you don’t measure up. Many teens find themselves comparing their bodies to the ‘ideal’ body types they see online, on TV, or in magazines. This can lead to negative feelings about their own bodies and even harm their self-esteem. That’s where body positivity comes in.
What is body positivity?
Body positivity is all about accepting and loving your body, no matter what shape, size, or appearance it has. It encourages people to appreciate their bodies for what they can do, rather than criticising how they look. Everyone’s body is unique, and body positivity teaches us that there isn’t just one ‘right’ way to look.
This movement challenges the unrealistic beauty standards often presented by the media. It promotes the idea that every body is beautiful, whether it’s tall, short, curvy, thin, or anything in between. But body positivity isn’t just about how...
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