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The Negative Effects Of Body Shaming

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The concept of shaming has recently received a number of theory and research attentions over the years in terms of not only a personal process, but an interpersonal one. Experiencing shaming can be referred to alongside the many characteristics of one’s self, such being ashamed of one’s emotions, behavior, and perceived personality traits. “Rather, shame is often seen as a generalized negative effect and judgment about a global sense of self” (Gilbert & Thompson, 2002, p.12). More specifically, under the concept of ‘body’ shaming, attention is directed to negative experiences of both appearance and functions of one’s body, and this can involve various sensory modalities. At present times, society is unaware of the extremities of the effects of body shaming on individuals. Body shaming takes its form in gross remarks about a person’s physical attributes, illnesses, and other related aspects pertaining to an individual’s entire being. Although many people suffer the effects of body shaming, they can solve their problems or issues regarding it through counseling, distancing themselves from people who body shame others, and learning to practice self-acceptance. As evident as it may seem that body shaming is a widespread issue among different nations and groups of people, the issue itself has been seeking an effective and concrete solution for its eradication in society. It is unfortunate how society has deemed body shaming as something part of the norm, thinking it is

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