Body Positivity

Body positivity is a social movement that promotes a positive view of all bodies, regardless of size, shape, skin tone, gender, and physical abilities. It originated as a reaction to the negative perception of people with overweight, but has evolved into a broader movement. The movement, which started in the US in the 1960s as a 'fat acceptance movement', aims to accept and celebrate all bodies, regardless of their size, shape, color, or abilities. Body positivity encourages stopping body shaming and respecting all body types. The movement has roots in the fat acceptance movement in the 1960s in the US, which fought against discrimination. The hashtag #bodypositivity has been used by women who have bodies that deviate from the norm. The focus is on appreciating what bodies do for individuals rather than solely on their appearance.