In a recent issue, Glamour magazine included Amy Schumer on their list of “inspiring” plus-size women, which has stirred up quite the conversation. Notably, Schumer wears a size 6-8, and she isn’t thrilled about being labeled as plus size. This reaction highlights a common sentiment that many women in the public eye share: being called “fat” is often viewed as a grave insult in our society.
Understanding the Controversy
First off, let’s clarify that a size 8 hardly qualifies as “plus-sized.” When magazines attempt to be inclusive by labeling certain women as part of a separate category, it can feel more like perpetuating a stigma rather than fostering acceptance. If the fashion industry genuinely wants to be revolutionary, it should start featuring women of all sizes without the need for a “Special Edition” that implies these women exist outside the norm. All that designation does is reinforce the notion that they don’t fit into the conventional standards of beauty.
Amy Schumer’s Response
Schumer took to her Instagram to express her thoughts on the matter, stating, “There’s nothing wrong with being plus size. Beautiful healthy women. Plus size is considered size 16 in America. I go between a size 6 and an 8. @glamourmag put me in their plus size issue without…”
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