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They can also feel like time capsules to other dimensions; his 12-year-old daughter was scandalized by how normative bullying was after she read “Blubber,” Blume’s 1974 novel about tween mean girls and body shaming.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Never mind that we’re not supposed to do this anymore—remember, we’ve evolved as a species, stopped the toxic body shaming and now accept everyone for who they are.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025
Many people have shared their before and after images on the platform with jokes about how different they look - however others say it is a form of "body shaming" and should not be permitted.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2025
A recent high-profile lawsuit brought by a group of Lizzo’s former dancers suggests that even outwardly body-inclusive environments can harbor body shaming.
From New York Times • Dec. 15, 2023
The amount of body shaming that exists in sports is mind-boggling.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2023
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