{"id":1351,"date":"2022-05-24T11:13:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T18:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/?p=1351"},"modified":"2025-05-23T12:34:10","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T19:34:10","slug":"everyday-bodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/everyday-bodies\/","title":{"rendered":"Everyday bodies: how stock media can influence inclusivity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-intro-text\" id=\"block_60a449b636fcee28dc7a498f7cacda95\">\n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column has-large-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n        <div class=\" margin-bottom-lg\">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">In the last decade or so, we\u2019ve all likely taken note of the movement in the media to showcase a more realistic and inclusive representation of human bodies. We are finally beginning to see less gratuitous photoshopping to remove cellulite, blemishes, and even ribs to give the impression of a \u201cperfect\u201d body type &#8211; whatever that means. In its place, we are seeing more untouched imagery and a wider-reaching representation of the beauty of everyday bodies of all shapes, sizes, and appearances.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-image-contained\" id=\"block_8e7b2a9115ce2b375b3cb33d6867b6eb\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:92%\">\n    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3860130\/two-sportswomen-in-studio?vs=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3860130-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Two beautiful women posing and exercising in studio, having fun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3860130-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3860130-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3860130-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3860130.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n              <\/a>\n            <figcaption>\n                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/dijanato\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Studio Firma\n            <\/a><br>\n                          <\/figcaption>\n    <\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_4375c44dc8820a3b965b836dce852aeb\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p>As our imagery and messaging move toward inclusivity and a better representation of body diversity, navigating language that doesn\u2019t offend, hurt, or disrespect people while still being able to discover and present images of varying body types can be a challenge.<\/p>\n<p>Labels in general are becoming a thing of the past, especially ones that describe human qualities as \u201caverage\u201d \u201cregular\u201d or \u201cnormal\u201d \u2013 so what is appropriate messaging for all of our different shapes and sizes? And then of course, what is normal anyway? Does a baseline for being human exist? That\u2019s an evolving conversation, but we\u2019ve researched some of the preferred language and keywords to use in order to find relevant content and build campaigns that treat people and their bodies with the respect they deserve.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_fe00e9c52cb3ad4a698a009891fab7c8\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4564912\/handsome-guy-with-colourful-hair-make-up-and-tattoos-on-body\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4564912.jpg\" alt=\"Portrait photo of young man with pink hair, make up and tattoos on arms.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/EdwardCordoba\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Edward Cordoba\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/2070852\/smiling-woman-standing-in-front-of-the-colorful-graffiti-and-holding-a-child\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_2070852-1.jpg\" alt=\"Smiling woman with standing in front of the wall with graffiti and holding an anonymous two-year-old child.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/Alex\" target=\"_blank\">\n                           Aleksandra Jankovic\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span data-block=\"block_1a53022f0854a09ad7c2d1e5209daf7d\" class=\"toc-titles\" data-title=\"TELL A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_1a53022f0854a09ad7c2d1e5209daf7d\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <h2><b>TELL A STORY ABOUT PEOPLE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Diversity campaigns specifically about body image or body positivity are amazing. But it\u2019s important to go beyond drawing attention to the thoughtful inclusion of body types and to include varying bodies as a standard routine \u2014 i.e. When considering diversity in your projects, integrate a range of body types and expressions alongside intersections like age, ethnicity, and gender. We want to see beautiful bodies from everyday life that tell a story about people, not just drawing attention to their bodies. By incorporating more body diversity into everyday media imagery, we can begin to show a more accurate representation of the modern world and empower the people living in it.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_2e81cfee9772fa5637158d695905fd85\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/2134638\/two-best-friends-having-fun-in-the-summer?vs=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_2134638-1.jpg\" alt=\"Two Best Friends Having Fun In The Summer\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ChelseaVictoria\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Chelsea Victoria\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/2685663\/senior-woman-in-bathing-suit\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_2685663.jpg\" alt=\"A beautiful confident senior aged woman in a bathing suit.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ivansocal\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Ivan Solis\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_a1d15aa98bb268f4021ea288c0097f9a\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n            \n              <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4638357\/three-friends-waiting-at-bus-stop-together\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4638357-1-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Evening transit in downtown Victoria B.C. These Gen z young people are laughing and enjoying each other.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4638357-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4638357-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4638357-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4638357-1.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                      <\/a>\n                    <figcaption>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/campbell\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Ameris Photography Inc.\n            <\/a><br>\n            \n          <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<span data-block=\"block_27010b3bf1255b6caf728e8668a8ea54\" class=\"toc-titles\" data-title=\"CURVY CURVE MODELS\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_27010b3bf1255b6caf728e8668a8ea54\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <h2><b>CURVY CURVE MODELS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The most prevalent body topic in current media is how to view and speak about people who have curves. Plus size has become a common descriptor, however, it can be problematic as it assumes a normative numerical baseline and that all people beyond an arbitrary clothing size are deemed \u201cother\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In plus-size\u2019s stead,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mic.com\/articles\/129709\/young-women-are-replacing-the-term-plus-size-with-something-better#.NHroEumBg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Curve and Curve Model\u00a0<\/a>are gaining popularity as more models and women in general prefer to be defined by body shape rather than size. Plus size, however, continues to be a common term and still has a place in media (these things don\u2019t change overnight) but as we keyword, search for, and implement images of curvy people, try combining plus size with curve, curvy, or curve model in tandem for more inclusive, progressive projects.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_d38cbeabf83cd3e76c44677de8bdc98f\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n            \n              <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n\n                              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/1799397\/hey-pretty-girl?vs=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"buy_url\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_1799397-1024x682.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Portrait of a cute young woman having fun in a studio\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_1799397-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_1799397-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_1799397-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_1799397.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\n                      <\/a>\n                    <figcaption>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/dijanato\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"image-author\">\n              Studio Firma\n            <\/a><br>\n            \n          <\/figcaption>\n        <\/figure>\n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_addf4775e28561ccea9ec6dd32f791ef\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3701232\/beautiful-curvy-girl-sits-near-the-bath-in-the-olive-underwear?shoot=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3701232.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful Curvy Girl Sits Near The Bath In The Olive Underwear\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/Julie_Meme\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Julie Meme\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3210992\/female-showing-real-body-portrait-of-a-beautiful-young-asian-woman-curve-model-in-a-swimsuit\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3210992-1.jpg\" alt=\"Female Showing Body, Portrait Of A Beautiful Young Asian Woman Curve Model In A Swimsuit\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/Twinslol\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Tatiana Timofeeva\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_54d9b5a9c52c6539cbb4d08de63f418c\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <h2><b>PEOPLE OTHER THAN WOMEN HAVE BODIES TOO<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Although the media has traditionally focused on scrutinizing women\u2019s bodies,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/blog\/man-of-tomorrow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> people of all genders also face body image challenges<\/a> and want to see themselves represented in the visual language surrounding them. When designing body positivity projects and campaigns, don\u2019t forget to include men, non-binary folks, and all varying gender identities so we can all destroy body shaming together.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_3501ca2b020a5e4f5f02232b9db0eedb\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/4379291\/portrait-of-a-young-queer-man\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_4379291.jpg\" alt=\"Studio portrait with red background of a young blonde gay man wearing a tank top and dark nails, looking at camera.\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/lucasottone\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Lucas Ottone\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/2734462\/a-man-and-a-dog\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_2734462.jpg\" alt=\"Studio prortrait of plus size young man with beard looking at cute dog.\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/lumina\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Lumina\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<span data-block=\"block_6f1720104651f07aec64e6cb430b405b\" class=\"toc-titles\" data-title=\"THE NEW NORM IS NO NORM\" style=\"display:none\"><\/span>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_6f1720104651f07aec64e6cb430b405b\">\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:68%\">\n    \n              <h2><b>THE NEW NORM IS NO NORM<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>As the number of people who are defined as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ibisworld.com\/industry-insider\/industry-insights\/plus-size-clothing-industry-gains-momentum-in-the-united-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0\u201cplus-size\u201d or \u201cbig and tall\u201d continues to grow<\/a>, we see a shifting landscape of what the \u201caverage\u201d human looks like. But rather than using language suggesting that curve models are the new norm and shaming those that are outside that umbrella, we can work towards ditching the entire concept of \u201cnorm\u201d. Opposition based messaging like \u201cReal women have curves,\u201d or \u201cSkinny people need to eat more cheeseburgers\u201d, can be replaced with body image affirming phrases like \u201cConfidence is the new sexy\u201d or \u201cPeople should eat whatever makes them healthy and happy.\u201d The more messaging we use to empower all healthy bodies, the more we can move toward a culture that doesn\u2019t require unnecessary normative baselines.<\/p>\n\n      \n              \n      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Images Block -->\n\n<div class=\"block-images\"  id=\"block_e00220a9516d5031c50a53c6222efc46\">\n  <div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"block-images-flex portrait-two\">\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n\n              <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/3857082\/confident-sportswoman-with-mat-looking-away\" target=\"_blank\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_3857082.jpg\" alt=\"Full body self assured curvy female athlete with mat looking away while standing against blue background during workout\">\n              <\/a>\n      \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/BONNINSTUDIO\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          BONNINSTUDIO\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"image-portrait\">\n                  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/2884813\/ginger-plus-size-female-with-plant-leaf\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/ideas\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Stocksy_comp_2884813.jpg\" alt=\"Curve model with red hair keeping green leaf near face and looking at camera against pink background\">\n                  <\/a>\n        \n        <div class=\"image-details\">\n          <div class=\"details-content\">\n                                                      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\/jadiezlo\/showcase?page=1\" target=\"_blank\">\n                          Javier D\u00edez\n                      <\/a>\n                                            \n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_e166cab528ed40f3d39077cb09e16c95\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_1937dff0bc53fbc4972db6d3aa541723\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <div class=\" margin-bottom-lg\">\n<h2><strong>BE SURE OF YOUR USE CASE<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are plenty of people in the world who suffer from body-related illnesses and we still need imagery and campaigns to raise awareness about body dysmorphia and habits that cause us harm. But be sure to read image descriptions so you know the model and photographer had intended to illustrate illness or health issues as the subject matter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\" margin-bottom-lg\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>WORDS TO AVOID<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fatty, Chubby, Well Rounded, Tubby, Pudgy, Chunky, Rotund, Bony<\/p>\n<p><b>INCORPORATE<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Curve, Curve Model, Curvemodel, Curvy, Slim, Slender, Athletic, Toned, Strong, Muscular, Healthy<\/p>\n<p><b>CONSIDER YOUR USE OF<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Fat, Plus-size, Underweight, Overweight, Skinny<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_a71c87d7834c445132b0c0d48aa67150\">\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:8%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n    \n              <p>It is in our power to begin changing perceptions and to take responsibility for the messages we send to people about body inclusivity. Individuals can only do so much to combat being pushed to the fringes of representation and respect.\u00a0Media has the ability to help change perceptions around body diversity. Instead of telling people of different body types to \u201cstop caring\u201d, let\u2019s show them that we do.<\/p>\n\n            \n              \n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns stocksy-generic-text-image\" id=\"block_c31e16abf055b3e01d34bda9375f98b0\">\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:24%\"><\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n\n    \n              <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stocksy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stocksy<\/a> is a royalty-free stock media agency specialized in conceptual and authentic imagery that captures the modern world. We are committed to enabling the entire creative class to execute \u2014 without compromise \u2014 meaningful, forward-thinking work that drives social progress.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Originally written by Tara Campbell, edited and maintained by the Stocksy team.<\/em><\/p>\n\n      \n              \n        \n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the last decade, we\u2019ve all likely taken note of the movement in the media to showcase a more realistic and inclusive representation of human bodies. We are finally beginning to see less gratuitous photoshopping to remove cellulite, blemishes, and even ribs to give the impression of a \u201cperfect\u201d body type (will we all laugh at how ridiculous this movement was in 20 years?). 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