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Definition of body fascism noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

body fascism

noun
 
/ˌbɒdi ˈfæʃɪzəm/
 
/ˌbɑːdi ˈfæʃɪzəm/
[uncountable] (especially British English, disapproving)
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  1. extreme views about how somebody should look, especially what shape and size they should be
    • There have also been complaints about gender discrimination and body fascism in elite sport.
    • The media are rightly criticized for body fascism, insisting that women have almost a moral duty to be thin.
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