Body Acceptance, Positivity, and Liberation
The 3 Different Faces Of The Body Movements
There seems to be some confusion about the difference between the various body movements in some of the forums I visit. In particular, between body acceptance, body positivity, and body liberation. They all sound very similar, so that’s probably understandable. A key component of all three is for everyone to feel comfortable within their own bodies. They each have their pros and cons, and while I personally love body liberation, I can see what draws people to the others.
Let’s go…
Body Acceptance
This is probably the easiest of the three to understand. This is your gateway to self-love, if you see what I mean. Some people struggle a lot with full-on body positivity. They’ve been told for so long that fat is ugly, seen so many thin people on billboards, in movies and magazines, and assimilated so much fatphobia that they genuinely can’t love their body the way it is. It seems impossible.
So, the place to start is body acceptance. Don’t try to love your body; just accept it the way it is right now. The key is to view your body from a non-judgemental stance.
Pros
- It’s an easier first step. Unpacking years, possibly decades, or…
