{"id":2121864,"date":"2023-12-11T14:56:03","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:56:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-to-ban-fatphobia-discrimination-in-workplace-housing-as-obesity-rates-rise\/"},"modified":"2023-12-11T14:58:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:58:03","slug":"colorado-to-ban-fatphobia-discrimination-in-workplace-housing-as-obesity-rates-rise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/colorado-to-ban-fatphobia-discrimination-in-workplace-housing-as-obesity-rates-rise\/","title":{"rendered":"Colorado to outlaw workplace and housing discrimination based on weight as obesity rates increase"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcolorado-to-ban-fatphobia-discrimination-in-workplace-housing-as-obesity-rates-rise%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2121864&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo by Justin Sullivan\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/james-meyers\">James Meyers<\/a><br \/>11:43 AM \u2013 Monday, December 11, 2023<\/p>\n<h2>Colorado Considers Banning Fat-Shaming<\/h2>\n<p>Lawmakers in \u200bColorado are discussing a new legislation that would prohibit state employers and landlords from using \u200cderogatory terms like &#8220;fat&#8221; to describe\u200d individuals.\u200c <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>This move aims to \u2063prevent discrimination against overweight\u2064 or \u2063obese\u2062 individuals in employment and housing.\u2064 It\u2064 follows New York&#8217;s recent implementation of a similar law,\u2064 as obesity rates continue to rise across the state and\u200c the nation.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New \u2062Jersey are also considering passing similar bills, while Michigan \u2062has\u200b had a fatphobia law in place \u2062since 1976. <\/p>\n<p>The Centennial \u200cState plans \u200bto \u200cenact the new legislation in\u2062 2024.<\/p>\n<p>With\u200c West Virginia currently\u2062 holding the highest\u200c obesity rate at\u200c 71%, \u2063followed by Louisiana,\u2063 Mississippi, \u200cand\u2062 Oklahoma, the need for such laws\u2063 is\u200d evident.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u2063critics \u200cargue that \u2064lawmakers have not fully\u2063 considered the potential impact and costs of these proposed laws. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThe extent of the impact and \u2062cost of \u200cthis legislation has\u2064 not \u2064been fully \u2062considered,\u201d Kathy Wylde, president \u2062and CEO of the Partnership for New York City, said in a\u200b statement.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In Texas, a\u2063 court previously ruled that obesity does not qualify as a &#8220;protected \u200bcharacteristic&#8221; without medical\u2062 clearance.<\/p>\n<p>Stay \u2064informed! 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However, some argue that \u2062fat-shaming can have\u200d detrimental \u200beffects on an individual&#8217;s mental and physical\u200b health, and should be treated\u200c as a form of discrimination.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters of the legislation in Colorado argue that by prohibiting the use of derogatory terms like &#8220;fat,&#8221; the state can take a step towards creating a more inclusive \u2064and accepting society. They believe that everyone should be treated with respect and\u2062 dignity, regardless of their body size or weight.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Colorado, several other states are considering similar legislation to \u2063address fat-shaming. Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Jersey are among those planning to pass bills to\u2063 protect individuals from discrimination based on their weight. On\u2063 the other \u2064hand, Michigan has had a fatphobia\u2063 law in \u200dplace\u2063 since 1976, showing that the issue has been recognized for decades.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to ban fat-shaming also comes as obesity rates continue to rise across the United States.\u200b West Virginia currently holds the highest\u2063 obesity rate at 71%, followed by Louisiana, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. These\u200d statistics\u200d highlight the\u2062 pressing need for measures that promote body positivity and combat discrimination based on\u200b weight.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics of the legislation argue \u2064that lawmakers have not fully considered the potential impact and costs of these proposed laws. Kathy Wylde, the president and CEO of the \u200cPartnership for \u2062New York City, expressed concerns\u200c about the \u2064extent of the impact and cost\u200c of such legislation. It is crucial to \u200cconsider the implications of implementing these laws and ensure they \u2063do not create unintended consequences or\u2063 hinder businesses&#8217; ability to operate effectively.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how the legislation will\u200b develop in Colorado and other \u200bstates. As the conversation around\u2063 body positivity and discrimination continues, it is important to \u200bstrike a balance between creating inclusive environments and considering \u2064the\u2064 practical implications of new laws.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the discussion surrounding \u2063the banning of fat-shaming reflects\u2062 larger societal debates \u200cabout \u2062body image, discrimination, and inclusivity. While the intention to protect individuals from derogatory language is commendable, it is crucial\u200c to approach these issues with an understanding of the\u200b potential impact and costs\u200c involved.\u2062 By working towards a more accepting and supportive society, we can foster \u200ca healthier and more inclusive environment for all individuals, regardless of their \u2062body size or weight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorado lawmakers are proposing a law to prohibit state employers and landlords from using the term &#8220;fat&#8221; to describe individuals. This move aims to promote a healthier and more inclusive environment. 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