A new study published in the 'International Journal of Fashion Design, Technology, and Education' reveals that the average size of an American woman is now between a 16 to 18, which is an increase from 10-year-old data that indicated most women in the U.S. were a size 14.
"I am hoping this will help nudge the fashion industry to seriously consider expanding their sizes," said study author Deborah Christel, Ph.D.
LOL...
But you don't make the connection between larger sizes of humans overall and obesity? You don't hope that the results of the 'study' you did encourage people to start eating better and exercising more and you know, stop being obese? You just hope the multi billion dollar fashion industry changes its ways... er, um, sizes. Because... feelings? I mean, anyone who says they can't find clothing in their size is forgetting to tell you the whole story, leaving out key factors like: can't find clothing in their price range, can't find something that is visually appealing or represents their style, or can't find something they feel 'comfortable' wearing. By comfort I mean texture, style, material, fit... every aspect of an article of clothing. It's easier to say "they have nothing in my size" than to admit you are very picky. It's easier to blame the industry than yourself. It's easier to complain and make someone else make changes than it is to remember that when you point one finger, 3 are pointing back at you.
In reality, there are already more of the larger sizes available for purchase than smaller size clothing. Store employees readily admit that they get 2 each of XS and S and that's it. Medium through triple XL they order higher multiples.This means they already know the average sized woman is, in general, a bigger size. This means that smaller women have a harder time finding clothes, not larger women. This means that being petite in the waist is discriminated against, not the other way around.
I mean I get it, it's quite simple: Highly affordable food has more junk in it and people are generally less active.
It's the new "norm" ... But it doesn't HAVE TO BE, and for health purposes, it SHOULDN'T be
In my eyes, the whole article was less about a scientific study and truly just "fat acceptance" propaganda... But decide that for yourself.
http://twentytwowords.com/it-turns-out-the-average-american-woman-is-not-a-size-14-anymore/?utm_source=VS&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=influencer&utm_campaign=justinvj
"I am hoping this will help nudge the fashion industry to seriously consider expanding their sizes," said study author Deborah Christel, Ph.D.
LOL...
But you don't make the connection between larger sizes of humans overall and obesity? You don't hope that the results of the 'study' you did encourage people to start eating better and exercising more and you know, stop being obese? You just hope the multi billion dollar fashion industry changes its ways... er, um, sizes. Because... feelings? I mean, anyone who says they can't find clothing in their size is forgetting to tell you the whole story, leaving out key factors like: can't find clothing in their price range, can't find something that is visually appealing or represents their style, or can't find something they feel 'comfortable' wearing. By comfort I mean texture, style, material, fit... every aspect of an article of clothing. It's easier to say "they have nothing in my size" than to admit you are very picky. It's easier to blame the industry than yourself. It's easier to complain and make someone else make changes than it is to remember that when you point one finger, 3 are pointing back at you.
In reality, there are already more of the larger sizes available for purchase than smaller size clothing. Store employees readily admit that they get 2 each of XS and S and that's it. Medium through triple XL they order higher multiples.This means they already know the average sized woman is, in general, a bigger size. This means that smaller women have a harder time finding clothes, not larger women. This means that being petite in the waist is discriminated against, not the other way around.
I mean I get it, it's quite simple: Highly affordable food has more junk in it and people are generally less active.
It's the new "norm" ... But it doesn't HAVE TO BE, and for health purposes, it SHOULDN'T be
In my eyes, the whole article was less about a scientific study and truly just "fat acceptance" propaganda... But decide that for yourself.
http://twentytwowords.com/it-turns-out-the-average-american-woman-is-not-a-size-14-anymore/?utm_source=VS&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=influencer&utm_campaign=justinvj
Mmmm - a good read and very very true - being ssbbw myself ( Although i could not eat any better - i have a very healthy and small diet - My FAT is 100% due to illness and not overeating, and i can't exercise because my body shuts down !! ) I dont seem to have issues finding clothes for myself - except possibly the price range - BUT - have issues for my daughter who is a normal ' .. normal ' size - People if possible - SHOULD BE ACTIVE and watch what they eat - im NOT saying diet - but eat healthy - IT IS NOT DIFFICULT !!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment- officially my first comment ever! I had to look up ssbbw... Only urban dictionary had a definition. I had no idea this was a "thing". Learning something new every day! Eating healthy is key to longevity... less preservatives, more all natural stuff. Keep the crap out of your mouth, lol. Thanks for taking a moment to read and respond!
DeleteMore and more we see science becoming editorial and virtue signaling in the conclusions section of many socially related papers. It's more about Ph.Ds. pontificating and telling others how to think than prove evidence and reasons why certain results were found statistically significant. My girlfriend studied psychology and decided not to go into a Ph.D. program because of the dark side of science in literature, grant writing and the politics that run every aspect of it. It used to be that news articles were the only ones to distort scientific research results, but now we have the opinions of those studying the phenomenon to provide their bias. These are truly interesting times we live in.
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