Deviation or Defiance

 

In a world where image is supreme. The mirror has become an agent of self identification, self interrogation, self standardization against socially and culturally imposed aesthetics. Thick, bigger and voluptuous women bear the brunt. They have become insecure. They have been called names ranging from unpleasant to promiscuous. They have been told to consider 'image' when dressing up. This image is basically how one feels and thinks towards one's body. Body image refers to personal constructions and public projections on our bodies in conformity with beauty 'parameters'

In my culture full figure was celebrated

In my culture plus size was a norm

In my culture fat went hand in glove with rich

Plump & hardworking were synonymous.

Body shaming :what, how, why, what and when.

Dark colonial constructs?

Social media?

Peer influence?

Ignorance?

Well the list of reasons is endless. To the thick girl out there (myself included) rather be defiant. The virtual yardstick is not there. Be yourself. Conscious Body image is a social construct.. Drop it

Thick is the real Sexy