Fat Shaming

B2 – Upper Intermediate

According to some studies, obesity is not just due to an individual’s lack of self-control. Other factors such as poverty, awareness, genetics, hormones, and some chronic illnesses also contribute to developing this complex disease.

For some people, fat-shaming actually helped them to begin losing weight. But for some, it’s been nothing but a shameful remark that could lead to self-destructive behaviors.

Listen to the audio and read the transcript to know more about fat shaming.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-201231

Discussion Questions:

  1. What is fat-shaming and does it really benefit anyone?
  2. What are your thoughts on this attitude toward others?
  3. Are you happy with your body? Do you ever wish you could change something about it? If so, what changes would you like to do?
  4. How can we overcome negative thoughts on our body image?
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