I come from a different world. I have a few over-weight friends and they do struggle with society's perception of them, but they aim to educate at the same time as believing in the beauty of themselves.
Being over-weight is caused by a number of reasons - genetics, health problems, medication side-effects, or mental health. I thought most people were aware of this. And then the stigma of having to deal with being over-weight, causes them to depress themselves and feel even more stuck.
They rejoice in their beauty! I know people who love the sight of an over-weight person. Dare I say it, can they be beautiful!! Of course they are...!!! Over-weight people are sexxxyyyy...!!!!
I've managed to upset myself over this. Maybe where I'm from, tolerance is the number one focus, seeing beauty in everything and everyone.