Body Shaming

[Sumaiyakhalid277]

Too often, our prompts our spontaneous. We make a remark without reasoning the possible effect it might have. All of us have an opinion about everything but what we neglect is the fact that everyone is different in every aspect.
The Almighty has created us all. When one passes a comment on someone's exterior, it should be noted that it is being passed on God's creation. Moreover, outward beauty is transient. How does it matter whether an individual is short, tall, fat or skinny?
We live in a country where beauty means only how fair a person is. Teenagers on social media are full of insecurities. Advertisements and news serve as proof
to this. These factually incorrect content play a huge role in manipulating our mind. Where the reality is that none of us can become perfect. Looks should not even be a matter of consideration. As a society, we need to understand that no one chooses to appear in a certain way. Let us be accepting towards each other. Our body is sacred and we need to embrace it. There is no problem in working on it and trying to change but remember at the end of the day, it really matters what's on the inside. A lot of unnecessary importance is being given to something so superficial, something which fades over time. Hence, do not be fooled. Do not fall prey to societal norms. You are beautiful and let no one tell you otherwise.

Our good deeds and beautiful mind itself reflects upon us. In the long run, people will remember us for our thoughts and qualities. We might fall in love at first sight with the cover but with time as we turn the pages and unfold what's inside is the time we decide if it's really worth it.
If the story is not good, will you read it again or keep it covered in dust irrespective of its outstanding cover?
Let's ask ourself this question and devote more time to things which are more important than just externals. More importantly, remember a small statement you make in a haste can have an adverse effect on a person. It might attack them at 2 am and have no confidence to even look at the mirror. Surely, one wouldn't want to be in such a position.

 

[SUDESHNA GHOSH]

World with round beauty, symbolize the strength of zero; from none to complete. 'too fat, too skinny, too short, too tall , too anything.' there's a sense that we're all 'Too' something, and we're all not enough . This is life. Our bodies change, our minds change, our hearts change. Body shaming often leads to comparison and shame, and perpetuates the idea that people should be judged mainly for their physical features.
A physical body is given to each of us by our loving Heavenly Father. We have to understand that when we judge a person by their appearance it defines us. It's not someone's fault not to fit into the generalized frame of the society - fair skin, shinny hair, famine fatless curves and what not. And body shaming is not just a casual issue, a person can never be solely judged by his/her outlook. Trust me there are lot other things to explore when you say 'Hi' to someone even for the first time.
It's his/her life and his/her body and only they have the right to decide what they are gonna do with it. Quality is more important than quantity. and worthiness of a person not decided by their outer look it's always by their knowledge, characters and the virtues they achieved . Body shaming can be motivational but it becomes irrational.
At the end, 'only you can make yourself proud and confident because, your true happiness is linked to your fullest self expression .You are born to share your uniqueness. Anything that hold you back must be discarded.'

 

[Himanshi Agarwal]

Body shaming is a practice which has been seen in many forms throughout the world. Every person is self conscious when it comes to their looks and body. Body shaming practicers feed on this self consciousness and make a person feel negative about their own apperance. It is a disgracing activity and needs to be stopped.