'Everything about her showed how deep her mind and soul were. Yet she was ridiculed for her appearance.'
Tag: body positivity
My Body is a Temple Without a God
A poem on how a man is body-shamed for not being masculine enough – both physically and emotionally – as per society's absurd standards.
Body Positivity: More Than Just a Hashtag
Before brands decide to sell clothing for disenfranchised bodies, they must first reflect on their oppressive history towards them.
Being at War With My Body: On Growing up Fat
During the pandemic, I finally understood that the hate that I have for my body comes from others.
Why I Simply Can’t Move
From despising all movement-based classes, to it spilling over into my life – the time has come to take stock and resolve any underlying issues.
A Large Body and Its Implications
On identity and the boxes society puts us into.
Mens Sana In Corpore Sano
A poem on unlearning and finding ways to accept yourself the way you are.
In Photos | Male Self-Image Over the Years
The exhibition 'Masculinities: Liberation through Photography', showing at the Barbican Art Gallery in London, explores male self-image in a globally connected era where gender standards are constantly changing.
The Phases of My Life
On the many prejudices and false beauty standards that women grow up with.
Body Positivity: Beyond the ‘Fat/Thin’ Binary
On how queer persons and persons with disability are expected to look a certain way – both within and outside the community.