I don't think bodily obsession is a good trend, but with American females reaching all-time record levels of obesity, something rings hollow here. I think this article is more an example of the modern American female's obsession with self-pity.
I don't think bodily obsession is a good trend, but with American females reaching all-time record levels of obesity, something rings hollow here. I think this article is more an example of the modern American female's obsession with self-pity.Well, not all women are obsessed with self-pity (especially Freeper women), but a lot of women (and men) are.
And they prefer to read stories that say "society is oppressing you." That's more fun than a story which tells the truth, which is "you'd be happier and healthier if you'd eat less and exercise -- take more responsibility for yourself."