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Thinness as a political battleground: Ariana Grande and the right’s body-morality shift
politics1 month ago

Thinness as a political battleground: Ariana Grande and the right’s body-morality shift

A Salon columnist argues that the online debate over Ariana Grande’s apparent thinness has become a flashpoint in a broader political campaign to police women’s bodies, as right-wing influencers push a frail femininity as the ideal and media props recruit followers; the piece also notes pushback from figures like Jameela Jamil and links the trend to risks for eating disorders and to a culture war around women’s health and autonomy.

TikTok's Ban on #SkinnyTok Fails to Curb Unhealthy Eating Content
health1 year ago

TikTok's Ban on #SkinnyTok Fails to Curb Unhealthy Eating Content

TikTok banned the #SkinnyTok hashtag due to its promotion of unrealistic body images and extreme weight loss, but harmful content promoting unhealthy eating persists across social media. Research indicates such content increases the risk of disordered eating, especially among young women. While some creators promote body positivity and warn against dangerous content, the platform's algorithms often amplify harmful messages. Experts suggest that regulation and increased awareness are necessary to combat the deep-rooted societal beauty standards and the monetization of harmful content. Until then, avoiding such content remains the best strategy.