Why do girls and women of above average size get made fun of? I know someone that is 5’11,...

DrWatson · 70-79, M

I think women are treated very unfairly: they are criticized for being skinny and criticized for being large. They are judged by their looks constantly, and I think that is terrible.

Men also get taunted for their physical appearance, such as being short or bald, as if those things are character faults. That's wrong too -- but I think women have it worse, as there seems to be an institutionalized acceptance of women needing to live up to certain cruelly established standards.

SW-User

It starts with each of us...how we are with others and their looks and how we teach our children, nephews and nieces, etc.....
Too much of society thinks looks are utmost important.
Be the change you wish to see. :)

TexChik · F

That’s rude and cruel. I do hate to see people who won’t help themselves and stay stuck in that life rather than doing what is now available and ]becoming more healthy and likely happy.

Fat shaming is so ridiculous.

KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F

I’m above average for my culture as a Latina at 5’8.5” and on the plus side I stick out like a sore thumb and experienced much of what you described.

People can be so cruel and it’s worse when it comes from family 😭

poetryandwine · 56-60, F

She really needs to get a sense of her own self worth, but negative people will never make that easy. She can always do something about her weight for more confidence but there are tall girls exactly like her everywhere in the world, she isn't alone. I hope as she gets older she will feel more confident and concentrates on the more important things and what she will do with her life. It's too short to worry and feel hurt from other people's remarks.

Ravens80 · 46-50, F

I’m happy with myself and I’m above average in many levels.

Jakefromnj · 41-45, M

That is so wrong. Nobody should shame anyone especially on their body image. I find all different shapes and sizes beautiful and sexy.

cherokeepatti · 61-69, F

People haven’t been raised right that will torment others over their natural size.

likesnatural · 70-79, M

That is a sad situation and way too common.

Spnk8 · 36-40, M

Well yeah its not right people pick on people that are bigger or smaller. Im not very big guy so growing up i was picked on and people would joke about my hight as im only 5'5" and skinny.
Then people pick on taller or fatter people so theres really no gettin out of it. Its not right but some people thats the only way to make them feel better about themselves or their living situation or their life. They wont admit it but its true.

anoderod55 · 61-69, M

Won't happen from me . No way to treat a girl or any person. (SAD)

RosaMarie · 41-45, F

She needs to find a better set of "friends"

InHeaven · F

I wish she slapped him

jenmil · 22-25, F

That’s sad. I feel sorry for her

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

Because people are jerks

ImpeccablyImperfect · 51-55, F

That’s just childish and cruel.

Emarky · 31-35, M

That's very sad to hear

ReneeT · 61-69, M

It is so unfair that girls and women are picked on more because of their size that most guys are. And it's both men and other women who will do the picking. People are who they are and they should be loved for that reason.

iamelijah · 26-30, M

I'll hope she regain her confidence. 5'11" is superior compared to petite like me 4'5".

At her height, she is already intimidating.
Bullies always pick on insecure people.

SW-User

A lot of people get made fun of...it's part of life.

Fungirlvape · 61-69, F

I dunno they good sex if a chance

DCarey · 46-50, M

I know her too.