'Dude, you're getting too fat, eat less,' 'Hey, you've turned your hair white, why don't you dye it?', 'How thin you look, if you don't fly one day.'
Many women hear such lewd comments or taunts every day. This is called body shaming. Recently Bollywood actress Neena Gupta's daughter and fashion designer and actress Masaba Gupta also became a victim. Masaba is currently pregnant and enjoying this phase. In an interview, Masaba said that people did a lot of body shaming about her skin tone and acne.
Masaba Gupta is not the only woman who has faced body shaming for her looks. There are many other actresses who have gone through this. 'The Family Man 2' actress Priyamani has also faced body shaming. He said in an interview that people made fun of his dark skin tone. The actress says that whenever she posts her photos or videos on Instagram, people make fun of her skin tone in the comments section.
Harnaaz Sandhu, who became Miss Universe 2021, was also subjected to body shaming because of her weight. During her ramp walk at a fashion show, people told her how fat she had gotten and that her dress didn't look good on her.
Apart from these big celebrities, many common people also hear taunts about their weight and height. Sometimes they get taunted by friends and relatives and sometimes even by strangers.
so today relationship ' we will talk about social stigma like body shaming. You will also learn that-
- How does body shaming affect your mental health?
- How can this be removed?
What is body shaming?
Body shaming is a type of bad habit in which a person insults or considers another person to be weak because of their body size, weight, color, hair, or any other physical appearance.
It can also be said that body shaming is a form of mental and emotional harassment. This is an abusive behavior, which can negatively affect the other person's self-esteem, confidence and mental health.
Fortis Healthcare conducted a survey on 1244 women on body shaming. In this survey, 90% of women admitted to being a victim of body shaming. While 84% of women believe that women are victims of body shaming more than men.
Women face the most body shaming after pregnancy.
It is natural for women to gain weight during and after pregnancy. People even tease her about it, like, 'How much weight have you gained after having a baby?', 'Why don't you join the gym.'
Many such comments made about the body have a negative impact on women's mental health. Many doctors say that women are very worried about their weight even after pregnancy. Understand how it affects women in the following points-
- When a woman is teased about her weight during pregnancy, it can make her feel sad. It also has a bad effect on the growing baby in the womb.
- Body shaming can make a pregnant woman worry about the health of her unborn child.
- It can affect the child's mind.
- After the baby is born, the mother may have difficulty bonding with the newborn.
Don't shy away from body shaming, remove such negative comments
The most important thing when you are a victim of body shaming is to understand how you are handling it. According to psychiatrist Dr. Satyakant Trivedi, first of all you have to believe in yourself that no matter what anyone says, you are the best.
- Everyone is different, everyone is unique. So, instead of regretting your shortcomings, appreciate your strengths.
- Ignore what other people say and focus on making your body feel good.
- If you want to make a change within yourself, do it only for yourself, not on the advice of someone else.
- Feel yourself special, love yourself.
- Express your feelings, such as talking to your husband, family or friends about how you feel.
- Daily diary writing habit also brings positivity in you.
- Read positive thinking books.
- Know your values and don't hesitate to value yourself.
How should you react if someone makes fun of you, comments on your appearance, color, shape, clothes or appearance?
- Maintain firmness and confidence in your face. Don't be afraid, don't feel weak.
- Look the commenter in the eye. Your confidence is the first response to his comment.
- Say in clear, firm words – “I don't like what you said at all. I can't accept it.”
- “I do not approve of your language and ideas.”
- “You have no right to comment on me.”
- In my opinion you should pay more attention to yourself and not care about my appearance, color, clothes.
Apart from this, keep some things in mind. such as-
- Stay away from people who comment negatively on you.
- Avoid going to places where you are likely to meet negative people.
- Don't waste your energy being a part of the supposedly cool and fashionable places.
- Surround yourself with friends who like and respect you.
- Never try to change yourself to fit in with the crowd, to be acceptable to people.
- Recognize your unique strengths. Try to improve it and be the best at it.
Image Credit: (Divya-Bhaskar): Images/graphics belong to (Divya-Bhaskar).
