It’s a badge I used to wearwith unflinching pride, but now, not so much.
“You’ve heard this all before.
I’ve said it all before.
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So here I go.To be clear: This is not a criticism ofSelena Gomez.
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“Makeup-free Selena Gomez shares body-positive TikTok in skintight swimsuit,” readsone headline.
“Selena Gomez Declares ‘Real Stomachs Are Coming Back,'“says another.
My least favorite: “Selena Gomez Loves Her Stomach And So Should You.”
Gomez’s body is completely valid the way it is.
But let’s be honest, it’s not a marginalized (read: fat) body.
That last one begs the question: I don’t know, should I?
Many people live in bodies that are met with weight discrimination at every turn:on the internet.At work.
At thedoctor’s office.
I think we all know the answer to that.
Many people live in bodies that are met with weight discrimination at every turn.
And, look, I get it.
In this line of work, no one is immune to bad habits.
Its great when celebrities, regardless of body punch in, are upfront and transparent about self-image.
That’s something we never even dreamed would happen back in the1990s and 2000s.
Still, we all need to be more honest.
Can we admit that thin privilege exists?
And can we stop labeling those who have it courageous for baring it all?
For them, theres simply not as much at stake.
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