Body positivity on social media is a work in progress
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How #BoPo is moving social media in the right direction.
By Charlotte Markey Ph.D.
Social media is typically viewed with concern among parents as a pernicious influence on youth development. Teens see things a bit differently. A recent report from Common Sense Media indicates that teenagers rely on social media to connect with friends and anyone else they want to forge a connection with; it’s how they engage with the world.
One area of concern among parents is the artificiality and superficiality presented on social media; influencers look glamorous and products are available for purchase to help the rest of us keep up. Research examining the effects of beauty ideals on social media suggests they can be detrimental to body image. However, the body positivity movement, which is prevalent on social media sites, aims to challenge traditional beauty ideals.
The body positivity movement has caught on, in part, due to social media. The philosophy underlying this movement is that soci...
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