Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Plus SIze--Name or More

"Plus Size"--Name or More


 


Is it just a name or does it stand for more???  I don't know when the first time I was referred to as "plus size" I don't even remember when the first time I was directed to the "plus size" section, come to think of it I don't even remember when I started referring to myself and other women as "plus size."

Honestly, I never looked at the word as anything derogatory or insulting.  I think a few years ago, women with a few extra inches were just happy to not be called "fat."  Growing up hearing that word tossed around a lot in my direction definitely made me feel "some type of way."  But as I got older to hear word such as "plus, curvy, phat, phatabulous" these were words that defined me but in a positive light.  Now, according to recent comments by singer Megan Trainor and actress Melissa McCarthy, even these words are not worthy to describe the fuller woman.

But let's be real.  We live in a world and society that loves to categorize.  We all want to put everyone in tight neatly organized boxes that we can easily identify with.  Is it right?  No. But is it the truth?  Yes.  Will it change?  Maybe, but its highly unlikely.

But bravo to Meghan Trainor and Melissa McCarthy for trying.