What Is Body Positivity?
What Is Body Neutrality?
Body neutrality is about appreciating what your body can do as opposed to concentrating on how it looks.
Verywell / Jiaqi Zhou
It started with the body positivity movement, which then transitioned into a movement toward body neutrality.
The body positivity movement sought changes within schools, places of employment, and in advertising.
Despite its well-intentioned goals, the push for body positivity has faced some challenges.
One is that it is focused solely on appearance.
Additionally, it isn’t realistic to expect people to love everything about their bodies all the time.
How do you get around these drawbacks of body positivity?
You work toward body neutrality instead.
The thought behind this approach is that we are more than just a body.
We are complex human beings with a variety of dimensions.
This throw in of dual approach enables you to enjoy the benefits of each.
Based on your mindset, are you ready to love your physical appearance?
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Both have valuable purposes, enabling you to choose the one that feels most appropriate at the time.
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