Oct 20, 2021 00:55
2 yrs ago
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English term

body-shaming

GBK English to Dutch Social Sciences Social Science, Sociology, Ethics, etc.
Definition from Merriam Webster:
the act or practice of subjecting someone to criticism or mockery for supposed bodily faults or imperfections.
Example sentences:
Think of people who celebrate their body for what it can do, and people who refuse to comment on others’ physical appearances. Spending time with these people can be especially helpful while you are struggling with your own internalized body-shaming, and help you view yourself – and others – more positively. (Walden Behavioral)
Maybe it's the body-shaming lout at the counter, in the classroom, at the workplace, or the tummy-slimming tea advertisement on TV that's keeping people away from stores. (The Economic Times)
The multi-awarded British comedian, James Corden, took to The Late Late Show to call him out on his unsubstantiated, snarky remark on fat shaming—pointing out that body-shaming is not merely cruel, but neither does it offer a viable solution to the problem. (Makati Medical Center)
Proposed translations (Dutch)
5 +2 bodyshaming
Change log

Oct 14, 2021 13:38: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Oct 20, 2021 00:55: changed "Stage" from "Preparation" to "Submission"

Oct 23, 2021 01:57: changed "Stage" from "Submission" to "Selection"

Oct 24, 2021 12:54: changed "Stage" from "Selection" to "Completion"

Proposed translations

+2
4 hrs
Selected

bodyshaming

Definition from Van Dale:
Het bekritiseren van iemands lichaam of gewicht
Example sentences:
Twee 'vriendinnen' van het YouTubekanaal Concentrate Velvet laten in een experiment zien hoe het publiek reageert op openlijke bodyshaming. (RTL Nieuws)
Deze week staat het VROUW magazine in het teken van bodyshaming, kritiek op elkaars uiterlijk. Claudia Schoemacher heeft daar zelf de nodige ervaring mee. (De Telegraaf)
Peer comment(s):

agree Barend van Zadelhoff
1 day 17 hrs
agree Leo Viëtor
4 days
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