This new pop-culture interest in embracing "big" is not about "positive body image", it is about "marketing". Most Americans are obese, and about a third are morbidly obese. It's the #1 health problem in the country and the underlying cause of many other healthcare issues (heart disease, diabetes, back problems, the increase in knee related surgery and injuries). And consequently is a major contributor to our rising healthcare costs.
Overweight people, especially "plus size" women, are being held up as new role models under the false guise of "breaking stereotypes" and "positive body image", pseudo-feminist conscientious marketing programs. It's all a load of bullshit. It's about companies wanting to market their products to the ever-exploding demographic of fat people.
This is no commentary on this specific woman. I'm sure she's very charming.
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