How To Fight Body Shaming And Accept The Skin You're In

The New Generation

Body image has become a trending topic on social media lately, as women and some men of all shapes and sizes are posting their unedited photos online, proudly displaying their stretch marks, body rolls, and what society considers 'imperfections' in all of their glory. As a result, a new generation of women (and men) have started their own dialogue of what it means to be beautiful while embracing imperfections rather than just focusing on trying to achieve the 'perfect' body. As studies have shown, body image and self-esteem issues are a significant issue both genders and people of all ages struggle with. However, stressing over body image is particularly an issue for young women, who are seven times more likely to worry about their body image than their career.

With new initiatives taking a step in the right direction, such as Dove's Beauty Campaign, and social media influencers opening up the dialogue on social interfaces to discuss these body image issues, millennials have the power to not only find body acceptance but to possibly put an end to body shaming online.