Weight Bias and Social Justice: Implications for Education and Practice

Volume: 40, Issue: 3, Pages: 213 - 226
Published: Mar 2, 2018
Abstract
Weight bias is a widespread and persistent form of oppression that adversely impacts the lives of individuals with obesity in many areas of society. In this paper, we discuss the implications of weight bias as a social justice issue for counsellor education and practice. We provide recommendations for professional education, including the need to examine social location, knowledge, assumptions, and biases about weight and individuals with...
Paper Details
Title
Weight Bias and Social Justice: Implications for Education and Practice
Published Date
Mar 2, 2018
Volume
40
Issue
3
Pages
213 - 226
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