The Shaming of Plus-Sized Women

by Kiersten Hallie Krum

Despite body positivity becoming a rising pop-culture buzzword, the overt shaming of plus-size women continues unabated. This week, it’s back in the headlines as presidential hopeful Donald Trump is called to task for his public shaming of former Miss Universe, Alicia Machado, particularly in regard to her weight.

This isn’t the first, nor will it be the last time a woman is publicly shamed or castigated or made to be less than worthy due to her weight and appearance....