we don't know how to talk about women's bodies.

Summary by Krater

Mina Le explores the societal pressures, celebrity culture, and media discourse surrounding weight, thinness, and eating disorders, examining how historical and modern standards impact public perceptions and personal well-being.

From the video

Answers: Why is celebrity thinness and eating disorder discourse so harmful in modern media?

• celebrity weight discourse
• history of eating disorders in media
• Ozempic and weight loss trends
• tabloid culture of the 2000s
• body positivity and social media

What it concludes

• GLP-1 usage for weight loss among US adults has risen to 11% in 2026, up from 3% in 2024.
• Women who put more effort into their beauty routine are perceived as having lower moral character.
• Diet culture acts as an oppressive system used to primarily oppress women.
• The broader network of celebrity images and social media exposure exacerbates negative body image feelings among young people.
• Eating disorders are exacerbated by unrealistic beauty standards and media scrutiny, highlighting the need to avoid shaming individuals for their bodies.