Snatched has long been a term used to compliment an individuals appearance.
I think snatched could be used for a full-figure woman, someone very thin, and someone whosslim thick.
Its not limited within the Black community.
The term has also been used on shows likeRuPauls Drag Raceto express a look that blows people away.
Consider the term squad goals, which stems from Black culture.
Exhibit A: In 2015, Taylor Swifts crew of famous gal pals was quickly dubbed #SquadGoals.
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Essentially, its linguistic appropriation, says Dr. Baker-Bell.
We have to check that that were advocating and were standing up for these communities.
Its Amazing How Its All Connected.
This is especially harmful for impressionable audiences.
And innocently enough, theyre like, Okay, let me find a way to fit this.
Its a really slippery slope to illness.
To make matters worse, the beauty ideal is always in flux.
So while the snatched look may be desirable in this very moment, the opposite could be true soon.
Youve also been indoctrinated with anti-fatness and ideas of what is and isnt an ideal body, says Friedman.
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Then every other outlet were exposed to just perpetuates them.
To start minimizing the societal pressure you face, think critically about the media you consume.
Then, take charge of your feed.
That said, dont be afraid to report harmful content.)
When you say no to that enough, [the websites] kind of stop trying, she says.
We know eating disorders, in particular, thrive in secrecy.
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