Body shaming is the act of saying something negative about a person's body . Learn about the different types of body shaming , and how to avoid them. Introduction Body shaming is the act of criticising someone based on the shape, size, or appearance of their body . Anyone can be the target of body shaming . As wellness and beauty are increasingly commercialized, body image is often misused in marketing. For example, a Thai café gave discounts to thin customers, exposing the ethical issues in rewarding body size. Such tactics may seem harmless but raise serious concerns about dignity, fairness, and mental health—especially in a diverse ... Teen Issues Body Shaming The Effects and How to Overcome it Hearing negative comments about your appearance can impact your body image and leave you feeling anxious and self-conscious. But there are ways to manage fat shaming or other critical comments, and achieve body acceptance. Body shaming Bullying of an overweight woman depicted in a 1942 advertisement for a dietary supplement Body shaming is the action or inaction of subjecting someone to humiliation and criticism for their bodily features.