Social deprivation, gender and obesity: multiple stigma? Results of a population survey from Germany.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Individuals with obesity are subject to stigmatisation, resulting in discrimination. Studies focusing on obesity stigma often do not account for social conditions that also may be associated with stigmatisation. Following an intersectional approach, social categories such as gender and socioeconomic status (SES) can interact and form a basis for multiple stigma. The present study analyses differences in public obesity stigma depending on gender and SES, as well as possible interdependencies between these social categories.

Design

Representative cross-sectional telephone survey.

Participants

692 randomly selected adults (≥ 18 years) in Germany.

Methods

Different vignettes were presented, depicting a lawyer (male/female) or a janitor/cleaner (male/fema

SUBMITTER: Makowski AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6500240 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature