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Examining what it takes to put food on your plate

The Food Chain examines the business, science and cultural significance of food, and what it takes to put food on your plate.

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The Food Chain: Not Just a Rich White Woman’s Problem

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Not Just a Rich, White Woman’s Problem

11/10/2018 GMT

Not Just a Rich White Woman’s Problem

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How stereotypes about eating disorders can have life-threatening consequences

How stereotypes about eating disorders can have life-threatening consequences.

Emily Thomas explores a stereotype with potentially life-threatening consequences - the idea that eating disorders are a problem that only affects white women in wealthy countries. She talks to black women in South Africa, Nigeria and the US who have had eating disorders. Their experiences and their cultural backgrounds are very different, but they all say the prevailing stereotype that eating disorders are a ‘white’ problem, makes it harder for black women to speak out and get the help they need. They also challenge the notion that these illnesses are caused by the pursuit of western beauty ideals.

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