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[buddhamama]

i have my reasons.

1. the problem with any ideal, and in this case in particular, is it subjective nature. who decides the standard, the ideal. i mean, isn't it somewhat of a reversal of what 'non' modeling women face today (not thin enough). all it is doing is replacing one ideal with another. granted, the new ideal will more accurately reflect the average woman with regards to the weight (health) issue, but on the other hand it doesn't address the other standards set by the industry which is height. i am sorry but the average height for women is not 5'9" or taller.

2. some women are that thin naturally. are we to punish them for it?! thin doesn't equal healthy nor does being thin mean one is unhealthy. same is true of average size women or larger. i have known quite a few plus size women who are in better shape than me.

3. i am not convinced it is going to have that great an effect on how society views women. when society views women differently, when the standards for beauty change, then the fashion industry will follow.