Hello! I am thrilled to be able to discuss eating disorders, body image, the media, weight, and dieting practices as it affects minority populations and men.
Research has clearly recognized that eating disorders affect people irrespective of ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation. Our job now is to talk about the issues that are facing us today, in order to better address them.
In years past, issues of eating disorders have not been openly discussed among men and many minority groups. Now slowly, (I mean really slowly) this conversation has begun. Often it is assumed that certain ethnic minorities or men are protected from eating disorder symptoms by virtue of their minority or male status. We know this not to be true.
I will ask now, and as we go along for your ideas. Hopefully we will have a great discussion! Welcome!