When “Body Positivity” Turns Negative

Tolerance and acceptance are important, but how far is too far?

Jyssica Schwartz
Nov 1 · 4 min read

It’s a GREAT thing to teach girls and boys and women and men about tolerance, acceptance, and overall body positivity.

But at what point does “body positivity” become a negative thing?

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Jyssica Schwartz

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Entrepreneur, writer, editor, book coach, cat lover, weirdo, optimist. Author of “Write. Get Paid. Repeat.” & “Concept to Conclusion.” jyssicaschwartz.com

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