Hey, curvy besties! So, usually, I love to sit and talk with you all about fun topics, but today, we have a big bone to pick with reality TV and its lack of representation of plus size contestants on dating shows.
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Reality TV Continues To Miss The Mark
Reality TV, especially dating shows, often miss the mark. While striving to reflect society, they stumble over inclusivity. Be it plus size contestants, Black contestants, or those with other diverse backgrounds, reality TV has a skewed representation. These shows are guilty of portraying a narrow vision of love and attractiveness. They set unrealistic beauty standards that exclude so many of us. And it’s time we talked about why plus size contestants on dating shows are almost non-existent. Do plus size contestants not deserve the chance to find love on TV?
When plus-size viewers tune into dating shows, they don’t see themselves. Instead, they see a parade of smaller, conventionally attractive people finding love. I love that for smaller sizes, but what about us? This lack of representation sends a damaging message: that plus-size individuals are not worthy of romance. It’s disheartening and unfair. And the rare times they bring an ounce of diversity to our screen, the show itself…
