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You Don't Have to Face Obesity Discrimination!

Do the following headlines of obesity discrimination sound familiar?

Female with "a pretty face" is turned down from her dream job due to her weight.

Morbidly obese female earns less than normal weight worker with same skills.

Teens face humility as teacher announces weight in front of class!

These are just a few examples of prejudices in society that are rarely made public but still exist.

Types of Discrimination

Judgment, biases and poor treatment are as minor as disrespectful stares to serious legal offenses.

Prejudices exist in many areas of society including the employment, legal and education systems.

Employment

Employment claims are common occurrences and include:

Failure to hire

Client prejudice

Appearance inappropriate for the job

Job performance

Weight related discrimination in the workplace exists but it is difficult to prove and is not protected under the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Legal

Adoption is one area where discrimination occurs in the legal system. Claims filed for reasons denied adoption include:

Prejudice

Lower life expectancy

Potential health problems

Education

If you are like me, you may have experienced prejudice yourself or know someone that did. My experience with obesity in school includes:

Having my weight announced weekly in front of my high school typing class. The teacher was the cheerleading coach and she thought this would motivate her cheerleaders to stay thin!

Exclusion from a national scholastic association due to my “size” even though my grades were above the requirement.

Refusal of a family member entry into college.

After losing over 140 pounds, I found it easier to change myself than to change society! Weight management through a weight loss eating plan and exercise program is the best strategy I found to eliminate weight related prejudice.

Have you ever been a victim of obesity discrimination? If so, please complete the weight loss discrimination survey and tell us your story!

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Disclaimer:The contents of this website are basedupon the opinion and experience of Georgene Dana Collins, unless otherwise noted. The information in this website is not intended to replace medical advice from your doctor. Check with your doctor before making changes to your health.

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