Is thin privilege real?

[Anonymous]

I call BS

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[Anonymous]

I will say yes because when you are thin, more stores will cater to your size. There are many varieties of all of the cute, on-trend clothing for size 00 to about size 12. Anything over a size 14 may have significantly more trouble finding clothing that is decently attractive—most plus size clothes are only at select retailers or are sold online only which makes it difficult to purchase, fit, or to even visualize what it is you are getting. If you are more heavy-set, you will also feel silently shamed in public transportation, most notably on airplanes. Some overweight individuals will buy a second plane ticket for their own personal comfort, but others may feel compelled to do so as well.

[Opinion Owner]

Not to mention how a thin/average weight individual can dine out and indulge on desserts without hearing criticisms or being stared at like an overweight person may be.

[23Lotus]

Not at all. Privilege only exists when someone has something that someone else can't get due to things they had no control over (race, gender, where they're born, etc)

I count calories and have started an exercise routine to maintain being thin. Nearly everyone can be thin if they're willing to put in the effort, therefore it's not a privilege, it's just working hard and having self-control.

[lavarule]

You are young. Give it a few years. Genetics are huge, those of us that have to fight those genetics, it's a huge battle. I hope you can stay successful, or have great genes yourself.

[23Lotus]

@lavarule Of course genetics play into it. My genetics include a metabolism that has slowed down drastically, yet I've still managed to stay thin, as have the rest of my family. It might be harder for a certain group of people, but with self-control, it's still very possible and nowhere near a privilege.

[lavarule]

Many things are possible with enough self-control and effort. It would be safe to say that those that are naturally thin, beautiful or athletically gifted are privileged, or at the very least have an advantage over other people.

That's not to advocate that we make any big deal over it. Yes, these people may have hit the genetic lottery when it comes to their body, but we all need to play the hand we are dealt the best we can and not agonize over what others have.

[ThatItalianBastard]

@lavarule

You can control you weight even with genetics facing against you dumbass. My best friend struggles with a family line of diabetes and his father is borderline obese. He's got shitty metabolism and has a hard time losing weight that he packs on. Yet you look at this guy and aside from a small patch of flab on his gut his body is built like a brick house. Someone can prevent themselves from being fat and they can prevent themselves from being thin. It's your CHOICE, not your privilege.

Also if someone can't achieve something because they haven't put the effort to achieve it. That's a fault of the said person, and shouldn't be sending the blame to the people who work hard to achieve their body related goals.

[lavarule]

@ThatItalianBastard Absolutely. It can be done. Lots of things can be changed if you want to bad enough.

[8dragons8]

Sort of? People with naturally thinner physiques or higher metabolisms can become and stay thin far easier than people with larger builds or slower metabolisms. The issue is that many of the people who talk about thin privilege are implying that it's impossible for people with larger builds to be thin, which is bullshit. It's definitely harder, but still possible.

[Outofthegrey]

It's not a privilege if you have to work for it. I'm think because I put in the effort to stay thin, if I stopped putting in that effort I'd stop being thin.

That is not the definition of a privilege.

[jacamp2222]

There may be a "privilege" in the sense that people subconsciously judge a person's fitness during a first impression. Even if one desires to treat individuals equally, it is very easy to apply stereotypes without really getting to know the person. For example, suppose a fit and fat person both interview for a job with similar skills/qualifications. There may indeed be a bias towards hiring the fit person, especially if the job requires a lot of social interaction where ones image may affect relationships with customers or clients; however, more liberal companies may actually reverse the "privilege", opting to hire the fat person over the fit person in the name of equality or diversity, even if the fit person is better qualified. However, I think the effect of fitness in interpersonal relationships begins to taper off as the relationship progresses. Overall, our perception of people is extremely complex. And fitness is one of many, many factors that shape how we treat individuals.

[yasii]

I mean they are privileged because there are more clothes for thin people and they can fit into any public transportation seat or are less likely to die of weigth related illnesses. But it is also each individuals choice to have these privilages. Most people have the choice to be thin. Fat people choose their disadvantages.

[Mukeshroxx]

what about you

[yasii]

What about me?

[Mukeshroxx]

U look good

[SpiderManFan2002]

Not at all.
Being too thin, can also be really unhealthy and that is just as bad as obesity.

It's one's choice to look after themselves, if they do they will stay healthy and have a healthy body, and having a body which looks good, is just like icing on the cake, like a reward for looking after yourself.

[ThatItalianBastard]

Preach. I love this answer

[fantasticass]

You are absolutely correct. I used to be overweight, and then one day I changed everything and haven't looked back. ✌

[SpiderManFan2002]

@fantasticass @ThatItalianBastard Thanks both of you. :)

[jennifer_bloom]

I don't think so - thin people might have more dating success but they also have to deal with more sexual and social objectification and jealousy which is hazardous to anybody's emotional and mental well being. Also being thin is not always easy - it might mean giving up all your favourite foods and working long hours in a gym - for me - thin people deserve to be thin - cause they work so hard to maintain their figures.

[crazy8000]

Thin people doesn't really have any advantage on the dating side. they usually have problems finding someone real that likes them for who they are on the inside, also tends to have more mental shit going on on the female side.
Get judged much faster to be fuckboy fuckgirl with no interest in serious relationship.
Assumption they are already taken.
You also have the to good to be true factor.
Unattainable assumption effect that you aren't good enough for such a person.

[MrMilti]

People treat you differently when you are obese, so I give it a "yes".

But is it really a "privilege" though? Everyone is born thin, its how you live your life, if you become fat.

And before you complain, I once weighed over 300lbs, before I decided to change one day. And I did.

[livegamer]

Some people become obese because of bad habits but you shouldn't forget some are because of illnesses and can't get a normal wheight

[MrMilti]

Sure there are medical conditions, but how should a stranger know you have it? So everyone has to assume its because of the chosen lifestyle.

[Kiran04]

No more real than any other mock privilege. Being thin actually takes work. "Privilege" is the new excuse for people to be lazy and expect everything to be handed to them. "YOU HAVE PRIVILEGE!" No bitch, I worked for my body and my money. Go get your own. Or don't. I don't care. But ya ain't gettin' mine!

[name_is_eric]

What the hell is "thin privilege"?

All these privilege accusations and terminologies are confusing and irritating.

Is legged privilege real? Legless people are oppressed.
Is handed privilege real? Handless people are oppressed.
Is hair privilege real? Bald people are oppressed.

[madhatters4]

sure some may presume you eat healthy. live a healthy lifestyle. workout. certainly there are more (and cheaper) clothing options available to thinner people than fatter people

one can find privileges associated with almost anything

[fantasticass]

I'm thin, but I'm not privileged. I exercise daily and eat healthy foods, to keep me thin and in good health.

[Chaz269]

Well, then you couldn't possibly know, could you? Only someone who has experienced both firsthand would know if there's privileges of one over the other, right? Either that or some compilation of empirical data that strongly indicates privileges of being thin.

[ThatItalianBastard]

@Chaz269

There are documented health risks for being to thin (Anorexia). And there are documented health risks for being to fat (Obesity linked ailments).

There are advantages to both sides, and there are disadvantages to both sides. But claiming one more privileged then the other doesn't help anyone it just makes the other feel bad about existing when it reality both can coexist. As long as they are both HEALTHY.

You shouldn't bash people for having a certain type of body. Whether thin of fat. But you should be fucking concerned if someone is too thin or if someone is too fat.

[fantasticass]

ThatItalianBastard. ... . you are absolutely correct, great answer. ✌

[jessicake]

Weight can be traced back how much money you have, a lot of times, poorer peoples diets aren’t as healthy as those who can afford it.

[ThatItalianBastard]

I disagree. I find harder to pay for unhealthy food then too cook a meal of my own. My mother lived in poverty for about 6 years and she needed to penny pinch like hell, and in doing so she stuck to home cooking with essential ingredients to survive.

[Gopnik]

see most people have control over their weight, unless you have any underlying medical issues preventing you from becoming a normal human being you can not blame anything else except yourself.
being thin is not a privilege it's called being healthy.

[abundantlyrich]

I wish there was such thing. Maybe the time, i was told to sit at the back of a little airplane to even out the weight of it and take off flying more easily.

[Mexicoman101]

I think thin people have advantages but I mean you could become thin through enough effort.

[Anonymous]

"Privilege" is just a way of admitting that you're at a disadvantage. "Thin privilege" is an admission that being fat holds you back from getting what you want, but instead of taking charge of yourself, you'd rather claim victim status.

[Blightly]

take it from me, no

I've gotten no appreciation, privileges, admiration, desire, etc. out of being thin. for girls, maybe I don't know but for dudes hell no

[Tassa]

skinny is overrated and boring. nothing to grab on, no shape

[blubblubblub]

hey dont be a hater

[Malita55]

The truth

[The_FallenOne]

Gotta love fat acceptance.

[blubblubblub]

lmao raising something up dragging another done is just layme

[blubblubblub]

*down

[Tassa]

I'm not hating, just saying my opinion, I don't like skinny, but what is important is to love yourself,

[blubblubblub]

"lol ur shapeless and boring but rmr to love urself hunny <3"

[Tassa]

exactly:)

[The_FallenOne]

You actually such a dumbass, how does this 17 year old have more sense than you?
Looks someone need to go back to health class because someone obviously failed.

[The_FallenOne]

Stupid fucking phone. So many typos😱 but you get my point.

[blubblubblub]

@The_FallenOne im 16 actually : p

[TiaraGlitzNeon]

And comments like these just proves the point that thin privilege is bullshit and does not exist.

[ATuairiscean]

If it exists at all it is at a very subliminal level like the odd person who would only hire a good looking girl.

[hellacray]

Lol there's a thin privilege now?

Like so what when you stand in line for a rollercoaster and the dude says you're too heavy. Does that count as thin privilege?

[Dark93]

The only thin privileges I can think of are living longer, reduced risk for heart disease and other health benefits, also you won't get kicked off roller coasters because the safety harness won't close.

[D_Bone_Steak]

All this privilege bullshit is fake as shit. Any privilege or set back has been earned by merit.