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fatism

/ˈfæt.ɪ.zəm/

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noun

/ˈfæt.ɪ.zəm/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее предубеждение, стереотипизацию или дискриминацию, направленную против людей, считающихся имеющими избыточный вес или страдающими ожирением.

A noun referring to prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination directed against individuals who are considered overweight or obese.

uncountable

  1. Discrimination based on weightC1formal

    Prejudice or discrimination against individuals who are considered overweight or obese.

    ruДискриминация на основе веса

    • Fatism can manifest in workplace hiring practices and social interactions.
    • Many activists are working to raise awareness about fatism in society.
    • She experienced fatism when she was denied a promotion because of her weight.