Television has always been a mirror reflecting society's values, but when it comes to body size representation, the reflection shows an uncomfortable distortion. The representation of leading fat ...

Plus-bodied representation in the media has changed since I was a child. More notably, the narratives surrounding them have evolved significantly. Gone are the days when plus-size characters served ...

For years, plus size viewers were left watching characters who looked nothing like them. If we did show up, our bodies were the joke, the cautionary tale, or the “before” shot. Times are changing, and ...

We’re not used to reading about bigger bodies that are lovable and heroic—let alone desirable. I’ve had people tell me that a plus size character is “unrealistic.” Really? You believe in fae and ...

Let’s be honest: Disney isn’t exactly known for inclusivity, and it has more than a few problematic movies in its vault. But over the last few years, Disney has been taking steps to showcase more ...

Disney has received a wave of praise over the past few days following the release of a new short film, Reflect. While many of us have grown up seeing Disney princesses and characters with narrow ...

Disney’s debuted its first plus-size heroine in the new short film “Reflect.” The film promotes body positivity and healthy body imagery through the main character, Bianca, a ballet dancer. In the ...