Toxic Trolls: How Social Media is Amplifying Body Shaming Effects on Youths
While social media has become a platform for self-expression, body shaming has taken on a pervasive form. Whereas people previously had to encounter body judgments face to face, researchers now find that body shaming and self-objectification are occurring largely through the media in the form of trolls.
Aug 06, 2024, 13:38 PM ISTBody Positivity: 5 Ways To Overcome Body-Shaming And Nurture Self-Love
The moment when someone says a negative comment concerning your weight or body it may feel emotionally draining. Here are some simple ways to fight body shaming and learn to be more loving towards your body.
Mar 18, 2023, 11:38 AM ISTEXCLUSIVE: 'Plus-size women are shunned, for work people want slim, trim models: Neha Dhupia on body shaming
In a quick interview with Zee News Digital, Neha Dhupia shared how plus-size women face body shaming in the industry and much more:
Apr 07, 2022, 14:44 PM ISTKriti Sanon shares how she was body-shamed for ‘gummy-smile’, retorts: ‘I am not a plastic doll’
"I think the pressure is increasing with all these Instagram filters and everything coming, everyone wants to be perfect all the time," says Kriti Sanon.
Jan 18, 2022, 10:40 AM ISTDr Cuterus blames Tarun Tahilinai store of body-shaming her ‘Never going there again’ says the influencer
Dr Tanaya aka Dr Cuterus was brutally body-shamed by Tarun Tahiliani staff. The social media influencer was heartbroken as it was her dream to wear a Tarun Tahiliani's for her wedding since she was 12 years old.
Aug 02, 2021, 10:51 AM ISTI was just not a fat kid, it was an issue: Arjun Kapoor’s emotional revelation on body shaming
Arjun Kapoor reveals his emotional journey to battle obesity and body shaming on social media.
Jul 22, 2021, 11:34 AM ISTChennai: School suspends faculty, as students allege harassment, share instances on social media
Students had shared chat screenshots of alleged misconduct and described the way the faculty had dealt with girls during conventional and even offline classes.
May 24, 2021, 23:52 PM ISTTV actress Sayantani Ghosh smashes troll who asked her 'bra size', says 'stop-bodyshaming'
Sayantani Ghosh wrote a long post on social media smashing haters and questioning people on body-shaming.
Apr 09, 2021, 09:37 AM IST'I was called Fatrina' says Zareen Khan on body-shaming and comparison to Katrina Kaif
Zareen Khan faced severe body shaming when she entered Bollywood. Sadly her experience is not a one-off one and is something that many people are subjected to, especially in the entertainment industry. Actress Priyanka Chopra, Vidya Balan, Sonakshi Sinha, and Tara Sutaria have openly spoken about experiencing body shaming.
Feb 25, 2021, 19:16 PM ISTMaanvi Gagroo on how she became more comfortable with her body
However, she added how the web series "Four More Shots Please!" changed her wardrobe for the better.
Nov 07, 2020, 13:27 PM ISTSelena Gomez: Body-shaming messed me a bit
"I don't care to expose myself to everyone and hear what they have to say about it," Gomez said.
Nov 12, 2019, 14:24 PM ISTShikha Talsania: Body-shaming jokes as bad as racist jokes
Shikha is confident about her body, and that reflects in her work as well. But her struggle with body image is far from over.
Sep 30, 2019, 20:05 PM ISTBody shaming leads to more weight gain in kids
The findings, published in the journal Pediatric Obesity, appear to contradict the belief that such teasing might motivate youth to change their behaviour and attempt to lose weight.
May 30, 2019, 17:06 PM ISTFardeen Khan slams body shaming culture
In 2016, Fardeen was trolled on social media after pictures in which his weight gain was visible, went viral.
Apr 17, 2019, 19:22 PM ISTBody shaming started from media: Bani J
Bani, born and brought up in Chandigarh, started working at the age of 18.
Jan 30, 2019, 17:48 PM ISTBeing strong-willed, body-shaming never bothered me: Zareen Khan
Zareen made her screen debut in the 2010 Anil Sharma's period film Veer, co-starring with Salman Khan.
Jul 11, 2018, 14:11 PM IST
Sonakshi Sinha says it is important to rise above looks
Sonakshi is all for the fact that one's work speaks for itself.
May 02, 2018, 14:07 PM IST
Bigg Boss 11: Priyank Sharma hits a new low; calls Shilpa Shinde, Arshi Khan 'fat', 'drum'
Priyank again gets into trouble for talking bad about women inside the house.
Nov 24, 2017, 16:25 PM ISTFormer Bigg Boss contestant Rochelle Rao hits back at body shamers like a boss!
Former Bigg Boss contestant and beauty queen Rochelle Maria Rao became a household name soon after her brilliant stint in the reality TV show in 2015. Rochelle and Keith Sequeira's pair was loved by the audience and the affection continued even after Bigg Boss 9 ended.
Oct 27, 2017, 14:25 PM ISTNawazuddin Siddiqui’s cryptic tweet points toward discrimination on the basis of appearance
Though it is not quite clear who he is referring to but the tweet evidently highlights the prejudices in the society.
Jul 18, 2017, 08:56 AM IST