Author:
Rothwell Emily,Coopey Emily
Abstract
This paper will describe how we live in a society where discrimination and stigma towards those living in larger bodies is pervasive. We will particularly focus on the dangers of this on those vulnerable to or affected by an eating disorder.
Publisher
British Psychological Society
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