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09 October 2011 @ 01:02 pm
Researcher Writes About Weight Discrimination  
--suggests legislation to provide protection against employment discrimination

http://www.cnn.com/2011/10/07/opinion/puhl-christie-weight/index.html?hpt=hp_bn9

"Research shows that weight discrimination in the United States has increased by 66% over the past decade. It is now the third-most common type of discrimination reported by women, and the fourth most common among men."
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Christinekisekileia on October 10th, 2011 11:53 pm (UTC)
I think it's ridiculous that weight, height (because studies show that it's a seriously huge issue for men, and I know that I am DEFINITELY thought of differently because of my height of 5'0"), and physical appearance aren't prohibited grounds of discrimination already. AFAIK, it's pretty clear from the studies that people ARE discriminated against on those grounds on a regular basis.
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Tapatitapati on October 13th, 2011 01:03 pm (UTC)
Yes, and I hope we can get more laws passed. I was involved in a local effort years ago to get it passed in the city of Santa Cruz, CA.
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