Weighing in: How can we Identify and Reduce Weight Stigma?
Take an Implicit Association Test
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Websites
- Action Through Advocacy Weight BiasObesity stigma is a major issue in our society. This type of stigma has negative effects on the victims and we need to eradicate it. In order to do that, we need to be able to understand what weight bias is and why this type of discrimination is unacceptable.
- Weight Stigma. World Obesity Federation.Weight stigma refers to the discriminatory acts and ideologies targeted towards individuals because of their weight and size. Weight stigma is a result of weight bias. Weight bias refers to the negative ideologies associated with obesity.
- Understanding Obesity Stigma Brochure. Obesity Action CoalitionSee brochure PDF below
- Understanding Obesity Stigmabrochure from The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
- Weight Bias Analysis Tool for Public Health Policiesfrom Obesity Canada
Books
Weight Bias by Call Number: BF697.5.B63 W43 2005, 2nd FLOORISBN: 1593851995Publication Date: 2005-08-24
Fat Blame by Call Number: RM222.2 .H47 2014 3rd Fl. Mezz.ISBN: 9780700619658Publication Date: 2014-05-05
