With summer break just around the corner, many students are taking a hard look at their bodies. Most won't like what they see. This edition of The Anti-Bias Classroom shows educators how to foster healthier attitudes about body size.
Many conscientious parents are well aware of the importance of fostering respect for differences in race, class or religion. But size difference is often overlooked. Here are ways to help your kids un-learn size bias.
media literacy lesson for grades 6-10
how to place sizism in the context of other forms of discrimination
Ideal Weight, Cultural Stereotypes, and Eating Disorders
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