Body shaming

Body shaming is the action or inaction of subjecting someone to humiliation and criticism for their bodily features.

For example, tall preadolescents are sometimes depicted as awkward and can face derogatory pejorative terms such as "lanky", despite height being a typically valued characteristic among adults.

For example, men with wide hips, prominent breasts, or lack of facial hair or height are sometimes shamed for appearing feminine.

[5] Similarly, women can be body shamed for appearing to have a man-bulge,[6] or for having broad shoulders, physical traits that are typically associated with men.

[8] These depressive effects can worsen especially when people feel their body can not meet social criteria.