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I have to say that plus sized women are treated differently. As are thin women.
If you're on the larger side, most people peg you has stupid and lazy. If you're on the thinner side, some people pegg you as anorexic or bullemic. It's a no win situation. People demand perfection, and it's impossible.
I was in the mall the other day looking for a birthday gift for my 12 year old cousin. She might might be 12, but has the body of a 16 year old. She's very tall, and she's very thin. So I'm walking through stores that are obviously not catered to me (as I am a plus-sized girl), but I was not asked once if I need help. I got nast stares from the sales girls, and I was ignored. Instead of asking for help I chose to walk out. I ended up buying an outfit for my cousin in the first store that a had someone ask if I need any assistance.
Also, if you're interested in reading about this topic I suggest the Book No Fat Chicks: How Women Are Brainwashed to Hate Their Bodies and Spend Their Money
The Author is Terry Poulton. She's a Canadian author and the book was published in 1996. I had a hard time finding it, so I don't know how accessible it will be. I would try Amazon.com or even go the Chapters.Indigo.ca. You may be able to find it there.
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