Here is an unsurprising, but nonetheless depressing, news story that has appeared in the British media today:
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/society/health/many+fat+britons+face+bullying/2508327
There are a few interesting points here. The first is that men are more likely than women to make jibes about someone's weight. The second point is that plus-size people themselves often make jibes about other people's weight.
However, the last point may discredit the research. Apparently, we Scots are the least likely to make weight related jibes! :shocked:
I think a few of us north of the border have been telling lies...
http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/society/health/many+fat+britons+face+bullying/2508327
There are a few interesting points here. The first is that men are more likely than women to make jibes about someone's weight. The second point is that plus-size people themselves often make jibes about other people's weight.
However, the last point may discredit the research. Apparently, we Scots are the least likely to make weight related jibes! :shocked:
I think a few of us north of the border have been telling lies...
