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Bias, discrimination, and obesity.

R Puhl1, K D Brownell

  • 1Department of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut 06520-8205, USA.

Obesity Research
|December 18, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Obese individuals face documented discrimination in employment, education, and healthcare. This stigma affects opportunities and well-being, necessitating further research and policy changes.

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Area of Science:

  • Social Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Medical Sociology

Background:

  • Weight bias and stigmatization are prevalent societal issues.
  • Discrimination against obese individuals impacts various life domains.
  • Understanding the extent and causes of weight discrimination is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize evidence on discriminatory attitudes and behaviors toward obese individuals.
  • To determine if systematic discrimination occurs and identify its underlying reasons.
  • To discuss implications and future research directions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on weight bias and discrimination.
  • Analysis of documented instances of discrimination in key life areas.
  • Integration of findings to assess the systematic nature of discrimination.

Main Results:

  • Significant stigmatization and discrimination documented in employment, education, and healthcare.
  • Examples include negative attitudes from teachers and nurses, and reduced parental support for college.
  • Emerging evidence suggests discrimination in areas like adoption, housing, and jury selection.

Conclusions:

  • Systematic weight-based discrimination is evident across multiple critical life domains.
  • The findings highlight the need for interventions addressing weight bias.
  • Further research and social policy are required to combat obesity discrimination.

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