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26 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2018
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Emily Thomas explores a stereotype with potentially life-threatening consequences - the idea that eating disorders are a problem that only affects white women in wealthy countries. She talks to black women in South Africa, Nigeria and the US who have had eating disorders. Their experiences and their cultural backgrounds are very different, but they all say the prevailing stereotype that eating disorders are a ‘white’ problem, makes it harder for black women to speak out and get the help they need. They also challenge the notion that these illnesses are caused by the pursuit of western beauty ideals.
(Picture: Young woman. Credit: Getty Images)
(Picture: Young woman. Credit: Getty Images)
Released:
Oct 11, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode
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