#obesity
In 2016, the Egyptian Radio and Television Union caused uproar by ordering female anchors to go on mandatory diets, deeming their appearance “inappropriate” for television. Eight presenters were suspended until they met these controversial beauty standards, putting a glaring spotlight on fatphobia. Fatphobia is defined as "the irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against obesity or people with obesity.” It is rooted in societal stigma and negative stereotypes about larger bodies, contributes to discrimination, and harms self-esteem and mental…
