Description

Rachael Hunt discusses her recent TED Talk on weight discrimination and its impact on individuals, particularly in the workplace.

She shares her personal experiences of being discriminated against due to her weight from a young age and highlights the need for more open discussions about weight discrimination.

Rachael critiques the use of BMI as a measurement and challenges societal norms and media influence on body image. She emphasises the importance of cultivating empathy and compassion in the workplace and calls for a change in hiring practices to eliminate weight bias. Rachael encourages individuals to push themselves out of their comfort zones and embrace vulnerability as a strength.

Takeaways

• Weight discrimination is a pervasive issue that affects individuals from a young age and continues into the workplace.
• The use of BMI as a measurement is outdated and perpetuates weight bias and discrimination.
• Societal norms and media influence contribute to body image issues and the pressure to conform to certain standards.
• Cultivating empathy and compassion in the workplace is essential for creating inclusive environments and breaking down weight bias.

Watch Rachael's TED Talk here - https://youtu.be/PxWwCJl9RXc?feature=shared