22 Nov, 2024
5 mins read

Weight stigma alert: What media coverage about Prince’s death is missing, and why it matters to anyone with a body

By Lizabeth Wesely-Casella, BEDA Director of Events & Membership I am sad, so sad, to hear about the passing of music legend Prince. He was one of the icons of my youth – the first musical rebellion of my pre-teen years. It was all of Prince; his style, his dance, his androgynous dress and hyper sexual lyrics that made playing his music so much fun while watching for my parents’ stunned expressions. The fact that he’s gone makes me sad, but the way his death is being reported is making me furious. As a weight stigma prevention advocate, and a Health At Every Size (HAES®) proponent, not to mention an active member of the eating disorders community, I am frustrated at the fact that every …