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Abercrombie shakes off its image of racy, body-shaming ads of the past with a new body positive campaign Body Shaming

Abercrombie shakes off its image of racy, body-shaming ads of the past with a new body positive campaign

The days of shirtless Abercrombie models hanging out outside its stores are long gone, and Abercrombie is making significant steps to distance itself from the brand it once was. On Thursday, it introduced an inclusive ad campaign for its signature fragrance,…
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February 7, 2020
Abercrombie Departs From ‘Body-Shaming’ Reputation With All-Inclusive Campaign Body Shaming

Abercrombie Departs From ‘Body-Shaming’ Reputation With All-Inclusive Campaign

By Thanussha Priyah, 07 Feb 2020 Image via AbercrombieAbercrombie has launched a new campaign that could possibly steer the brand away from its controversial past, where it purportedly discriminated against bodies that were anything but svelte and fit. The days of unrealistic body types and chiseled facial structures are long…
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February 7, 2020
Over 100 models signed an open letter to Victoria’s Secret’s CEO decrying a ‘culture of misogyny, bullying, and harassment’ at the lingerie company Body Shaming

Over 100 models signed an open letter to Victoria’s Secret’s CEO decrying a ‘culture of misogyny, bullying, and harassment’ at the lingerie company

Over 100 models signed an open letter to Victoria's Secret CEO John Mehas on Wednesday. The letter was drafted by the Model Alliance, a nonprofit that provides support to people in the fashion industry.The New York Times recently published a report that described a "culture of misogyny, bullying, and harassment" at Victoria's…
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February 5, 2020
California Could Suspend Student Physical Fitness Tests Over Concerns About Bullying Body Shaming

California Could Suspend Student Physical Fitness Tests Over Concerns About Bullying

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to pause physical education tests for students for three years due to concerns over bullying and the test discriminating against disabled and non-binary students. The move also comes after annual test results show a growing percentage of students scoring not healthy. H.D.…
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February 5, 2020
News Woman body-shamed after video of water rescue from icy Lake St. Clair goes viral Body Shaming

News Woman body-shamed after video of water rescue from icy Lake St. Clair goes viral

HARRISON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Michigan woman rescued from the frigid cold waters of Lake St. Clair is now dealing with a much more shallow issue – body shaming.The video of Korisa Miller's rescue was posted on the Macomb County Sheriff's Department's Facebook page Tuesday with her permission to…
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February 1, 2020
Nikki Glaser Apologizes to Taylor Swift for Body Shaming Comments Included in Miss Americana Body Shaming

Nikki Glaser Apologizes to Taylor Swift for Body Shaming Comments Included in Miss Americana

Nikki Glaser is sending a public apology to Taylor Swift after body shaming comments that the comedian made five years earlier were included in the new documentary about Swift, Miss Americana. Glaser, 35, said that she is actually a huge fan of Swift and was “horrified” when she heard her…
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January 31, 2020
Zion Williamson shined in his NBA debut, but incessant comments about his weight distracted from the sensational performance Body Shaming

Zion Williamson shined in his NBA debut, but incessant comments about his weight distracted from the sensational performance

Zion Williamson erupted for 17 points in three minutes during his NBA debut to captivate the basketball world and showcase his talent.ESPN broadcasters Jeff Van Gundy and Mark Jackson critiqued the young star's weight and physical appearance.NBA fans came to Williamson's defense and created memes based on Van Gundy's and…
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January 24, 2020