Questions

Sample answers

1. Is body shaming a serious issue?

• Yes, it is a serious problem. Those who are the victims of body shaming will eventually lose their self-image and confidence.

• No, I don’t think it’s something serious. Most people who body-shame others don’t mean to be rude. They’re just trying to make a joke.

2. Why do people like to body-shame others?

• I have no idea. I just can’t see what’s the fun in disparaging a person’s appearance. Everyone is perfect in their own way.

• I believe that people body-shame others so that they would feel better about themselves. It’s so cruel to treat people like that.

3. How can body shaming affect people’s mental health?

• Victims of body shaming are said to suffer from anxiety and depression because they don’t feel good about how they look.

• Many people who were body-shamed reported to go on an extreme diet to lose weight. They also struggled with other mental health issues, such as depression.

4. What are some good ways to deal with body shaming?

• I think one of the good ways to deal with this issue is to remind yourself that, at a certain point, everyone experiences body shaming. However, it won’t last forever.

• It would be much easier to address body shaming if you are cheerful and happy with how you look. Don’t force yourself to do something that makes you feel uncomfortable.

5. Is it true that girls are more likely to be victims of body shaming than boys?

• It’s quite unfair to say that. Nowadays, many guys are not happy with how they look, and sometimes it is their girlfriends who make them feel bad.

• I believe it’s true. Girls are more likely to be victims of body shaming because they are more sensitive and thus more likely to get hurt.