Web Resources
Learn more and get involved!
The good news is that there are several groups of people trying to do something about weight bias by increasing awareness, conducting research to better understand the prevalence and consequences of weight bias, and by providing educational programs to decrease weight bias. Because of these efforts, the state of Michigan and Washington D.C. have even passed legislation banning discrimination based on height or weight. Here are some resources if you’re interested in learning more about this important issue.
The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity
www.yaleruddcenter.org
The mission of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity is to improve the world’s diet, prevent obesity, and reduce weight stigma through creative connections between science and public policy.
Don't Tell Me What Size I Must B
www.geocities.com/tenorqueen
"Don't Tell Me What Size I Must B" focuses on discriminatory practices in fashion and the media internationally. The site contains current information about industry practices and hosts related research projects.
Largesse Network
www.largesse.net
Largesse, the Network for Size Esteem is an international clearinghouse for information on size diversity empowerment. The organization’s mission is to create personal awareness and social change, which promotes a positive image, health and equal rights for people of size.
BB Teenz
www.size-acceptance.org/bbteens
Big Beautiful (BB) Teenz is a section of the International Size Acceptance Association’s website devoted to teenagers. The site contains news clips, links to teen plus-sized fashion and more.
Size Wise Kids
www.sizewisekids.com/docs/kidsteens.html
Size Wise Kids, offered by the Council for Size and Weight Discrimination, contains information for kids about size acceptance and health.
Extra Hip
www.extrahip.com
Extra Hip is a magazine for plus-sized teens, published by plus-sized model and author Katie Aarons. She says, “Our goal is to inform the Hipster with honest truths about dieting and nutrition and inspire them to live their lives to the fullest.” Site offers a forum, fitness and fashion tips, and accepts poetry and story contributions.
The Dressing Room Project
www.thedressingroomproject.org
The Dressing Room Project is a group created by girls with the purpose of challenging media-imposed standards of beauty. They post girl-designed cards on mirrors in women’s dressing rooms everywhere to help girls and women feel confident about their bodies.
Understanding Prejudice
www.understandingprejudice.org
UnderstandingPrejudice.org is a web site designed for students, teachers, and others that discusses the causes and consequences of prejudice. They feature several interesting tools for understanding prejudice, including online slide tours and surveys.
Web Resources for Bullying
Stop Bullying Now!
www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov
Stop Bullying Now! has information and strategies for kids who are being bullied, kids who are bullying, and kids who witness bullying. They also feature animated webisodes about bullying situations.
Bully Boy
www.bullyboy.ca
Bully Boy was created by two Canadian youths with a mission to stop bullying. They feature the interactive comic book The MISadventures of Bully-Boy and Gossip-Girl. Their kid’s sections has fun, interactive games.
Bullying.org
www.bullying.org
Bullying.org has online support groups and strategies for kids who are being bullied. They also welcome submissions of stories, poetry, images, music, and videos, which they feature on the site. Their motto: You’re not alone. It’s not your fault. You can do something about it.
Bully Free World
www.bullyfreeworld.com
Bully Free World offers straightforward information about bullying and what to do about it.
Bullying for Girls
www.girlshealth.gov/bullying/index.htm
This site contains information specifically for girls and young women about bullying.