Be Resilient Against Body Shaming

Nepal is currently abuzz with social gatherings, from weddings to thread ceremonies and rice-feeding rituals. However, one recurring complaint among young people at these events is the prevalence of body shaming. At a recent wedding reception, several young attendees, both male and female, noted that more than 80 per cent of the guests made flippant remarks about their appearance. Comments like “Oh, you’ve gained so much weight,” “Your beard is too long,” “Your hair looks so messy,” or “You look like you’re bursting out of your clothes” were common. While older generations also face such remarks, they often brush them off or make such comments to others themselves.