As a teenager, I faced the same struggles with body image that many young people do. This battle led me to develop anorexia, an eating disorder that made me go to extreme lengths to avoid confronting my self-loathing. I felt isolated, bewildered, and powerless.
Recovering from an eating disorder is a long and arduous journey, with triggers that can arise at any moment. Whether it’s an article in a health magazine or a weight loss challenge, these reminders can linger for a lifetime — perhaps even indefinitely.
Now, as a mother to a teenage daughter, I see how the media and social networks influence her perceptions. When a public figure like Kim Kardashian thanks her sisters for saying she looks “anorexic” and jokes about only consuming “celery and oxygen,” it sends a troubling message. This is a significant issue.
Kardashian is well aware of her considerable influence. She understands that many young people look up to her, and she has the power to inspire positive change. Yet, she chose to take a serious health condition and treat it as a compliment, trivializing the struggles that many endure.
Social media users quickly condemned her remarks. First, we need to stop glorifying thinness as if it is something to aspire to. More importantly, there are countless ways someone in her position could respond. She could have said something like, “I feel great no matter my size,” or, “Let’s not equate looking anorexic with beauty.”
Her enthusiastic responses only serve to promote a dangerous mindset that can trigger those struggling with eating disorders. Kim knows her words resonate with many, and while some can dismiss her comments, others may not have that privilege and look to figures like her for guidance.
Imagine how many young girls might watch her and believe that eating very little is the key to being admired. It’s frightening to consider. Every woman deserves to be appreciated for her achievements, whether that’s embracing motherhood, starting a fitness journey, or making strides to improve her well-being.
However, celebrating comments that suggest someone looks as though they aren’t eating is unacceptable. We need our influencers and celebrities to champion body positivity and health, not perpetuate the idea that thinness is the ultimate goal. Our kids, including Kardashian’s own, are observing these messages.
In short, Kim, we expect more from you. We all should strive for better.
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Summary:
Kim Kardashian’s comments about looking “anorexic” highlight a serious issue regarding body image and the impact of celebrity influence on young audiences. Such remarks, while intended as compliments, can trivialize the struggles of those with eating disorders and promote harmful standards of beauty. It’s crucial for public figures to advocate for body positivity and health, rather than glorifying thinness.