Plus Us: The Irony and Ignorance Behind ‘Promoting Obesity’

In NYLON’s monthly column Plus Us, writer Gianluca Russo explores the many ways in which fat people are discriminated against — both systematically and on an interpersonal level — in society today, and looks to open up difficult dialogue in order to provide support, advice, and resources to the community. The comment section of any plus-size advocate’s Instagram page is often a war zone, inundated with faceless profiles and troll accounts spewing hate. Among their boldest claims is that, by simply existing and choosing a life of happiness and visibility, these plus-size women are — brace yourselves — “promoting obesity.”… Read Full Article