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126. Letting go of self hatred: the impact of an autism diagnosis

The Squarepeg Podcast

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Media's Impact on Body Image

This chapter critiques the negative stereotypes and portrayals of body image in popular media, particularly in children's literature and sitcoms. It highlights how these representations, exemplified by the character Monica, contribute to harmful societal perceptions and the normalization of fat jokes, urging for a more nuanced understanding of body image issues.

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