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I understand that as a country, we had some major body image problems (likely on account of how fat our country has become). So, our nation began telling big girls they were beautiful and that they need not strive for the perfection they see on tv, which was a noble cause. However, rather than simply boost larger girls esteem, it seems to have created a rift between the two ends of the spectrums, with one being more socially acceptable to make fun of than the other. "Only dogs like bones".
Instead of empowering all women, it has simply placed them against each other.
Skinnier girls are now more self conscious than ever. Larger girls are so full of "big mama" pride and they've so thoroughly embraced their bodies that they no longer striving to lead healthier lives.

Bottom line. Did that positive body image campaign do more good or bad?