Body positivity
Meaning: A social movement advocating acceptance of all body types regardless of size or appearance.
Originally a fat acceptance movement, body positivity expanded to include all body types, skin conditions, disabilities, and appearances. Has been both praised for inclusivity and criticized for being co-opted by conventionally attractive people and brands.
Examples
- The body positivity movement has changed how we think about beauty standards. 身体自爱运动改变了我们对审美标准的看法。El movimiento body positive ha cambiado nuestra forma de pensar sobre los cánones de belleza.ボディポジティビティ運動は、美の基準に対する考え方を変えたよね。바디 포지티비티 운동은 미의 기준에 대한 우리의 생각을 바꿨어.
- She's a body positivity advocate on social media. 她是社交媒体上的身体自爱倡导者。Ella es una activista del body positive en las redes sociales.彼女はSNSでボディポジティビティの活動家をしているんだ。그녀는 SNS에서 바디 포지티비티 활동가야.
- Body positivity means every body is worthy of respect. 身体自爱意味着每一种身体都值得被尊重。Body positivity significa que todo cuerpo merece respeto.ボディポジティビティとは、全ての体が尊重に値するということ。바디 포지티비티란 모든 몸이 존중받을 자격이 있다는 것이야.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: social media, health discussions, fashion
Tone: inclusive, empowering
✓ Do Say
- Body positivity matters.身体自爱很重要。El body positivity importa.ボディポジティビティは大切だよ。바디 포지티비티는 중요해.
- The body positivity movement is important.身体自爱运动意义重大。El movimiento body positive es importante.ボディポジティビティ運動は重要だよね。바디 포지티비티 운동은 중요하다.
✗ Don't Say
- Has been criticized for discouraging healthy lifestyle changes.有人批评它阻碍了健康生活方式的改变。Ha sido criticado por desalentar cambios saludables en el estilo de vida.健康的な生活習慣の改善を思いとどまらせるという批判がある。건강한 라이프스타일 변화를 억제한다는 비판을 받기도 했다.
Origin & History
Roots in the 1960s fat acceptance movement. The term 'body positivity' became mainstream through social media in the 2010s.
Cultural Context
Era: 2010s–present
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: All regions — social media movement
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