Weight Bias Issues

PCRM Vegan Commercial

PCRM Vegan Commercial

For the next “Bias Busters” issue, the OAC would like you to respond to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) “Sit Next to a Vegan” Campaign. Below, please find the PCRM commercial:

As you can see, this commercial further perpetuates weight bias and stigma. The commercial clearly displays an individual affected by obesity as clumsy and careless. Negative weight bias such as this must stop! We need your help!