Results: Opinion About Weight
Published on 09/14/2015
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'Fat Shaming' is applying prejudices and discrimination against individuals who are or appear to be overweight. Are you aware of this term? Yes I Am.
59%
892 votes
No I Am Not.
27%
414 votes
Undecided
5%
72 votes
Not Applicable
9%
135 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
2 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.13% | 2 |
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'Fat Shaming' is considered to be a sub-branch of a term called 'Body Shaming'. 'Body Shaming' is when certain individuals are discriminated against for certain parts of their bodies that are unappealing to a large population of people. Are you aware of the term 'Body Shaming'? Yes I Am.
50%
751 votes
No I Am Not.
34%
509 votes
Undecided
6%
88 votes
Not Applicable
11%
165 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
2 votes
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Do you think it would be considered 'Fat Shaming' if you genuinely are concerned about a person's weight and general health? Yes I think it would be considered 'Fat Shaming'.
13%
197 votes
No I do not think it would be considered to be 'Fat Shaming'.
34%
515 votes
I am unsure if this may be considered 'Fat Shaming'.
16%
243 votes
It is a very sensitive issue and I would not like to make an opinion.
18%
268 votes
Not Applicable
18%
274 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
18 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.26% | 4 | |
don't know | 0.07% | 1 |
your life and what you do with it is none of my business | 0.07% | 1 |
you could be concerned, and even talk about it, but it all depend how you talk. shaming is bringing people down. real concern will be more compassionate and kind. | 0.07% | 1 |
americans are very hard to shame about anything! | 0.07% | 1 |
ok to gently explain to a loved one you are concerned about their health, anyone else - keep your mouth shut! | 0.07% | 1 |
is what fat shaming? | 0.07% | 1 |
when the media gets involve it is just that, whether it comes from medical or others | 0.07% | 1 |
depends on how you put your concern forward. | 0.07% | 1 |
it depends on how you approach the subject, and how well you know the person. | 0.07% | 1 |
what is "it?" being concerned does not constitute shaming. | 0.07% | 1 |
it depends on how you go about communicating your concern and to whom you're communicating with. | 0.07% | 1 |
it is fat shaming when it is made publicly, like on social media | 0.07% | 1 |
depends on how it's delivered | 0.07% | 1 |
it depends if they really care about you | 0.07% | 1 |
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Do you think the rate of obesity has been exaggerated in the media? Yes I think the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity.
16%
244 votes
No I do not think that the media has exaggerate the rate of obesity.
49%
746 votes
I am unsure if the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity.
18%
278 votes
Not Applicable
16%
243 votes
Other (please specify)
0%
4 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.20% | 3 | |
yes i think the media has exaggerated the rate of obesity, so the medical industry gets big bucks | 0.07% | 1 |
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Would you ask someone you cared about (i.e.: a friend, a family member, a co worker, a romantic partner, etc.) to lose weight? Yes I would.
21%
322 votes
No I would not.
20%
307 votes
It depends on the circumstance.
38%
571 votes
I am not sure.
6%
93 votes
Not Applicable
14%
214 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
8 votes
Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
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0.26% | 4 | |
i would not ask them to lose weight, but i might ask if they need help with the health and lifestyle changes. | 0.07% | 1 |
only my spouse | 0.07% | 1 |
i would ask them to lose weight. i would suggest that they're at an unhealthy weight. | 0.07% | 1 |
there's certainly a better way of approaching the subject than that | 0.07% | 1 |
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