Oliver Anthony's lyrics invoke racist tropes of welfare queens and ultimately stigmatize people with obesity.
, obesity is still seen as an individual problem. Yes, diet and exercise can help some people lose weight. However, the complexity of this disease—and the deck being stacked against minority communities—emphasizes the need for structural change and a more compassionate discourse. Obesity is a public health crisis, not a moral one.
Simar Bajaj is a student at Harvard University, as well as a research fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Stanford University School of Medicine. He is an award-winning writer and contributor to The Atlantic, TIME Magazine, Washington Post, Guardian, and NPR.
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