For the skin-tone test, a result was not able to be calculated. For the weight test, it calculated that I have a slight preference to thin people over fat people. I do not agree with these results. I do believe that it is important not to be overweight and that I would rather be thin than fat, but I also know it is important not to be underweight either. I don't think this test accurately portrays my feelings towards fat and thin people. I know that I would rather be thin than overweight, but I would never judge a person for their weight.
Our society as a whole definitely favors thin people to overweight people. This is because thin people are seen as "healthier" and often, more attractive. Some stereotypes associated with heavier people are that they are lazy and unhealthy. Although this generalization is true in some cases, it is not always the case. Some people are overweight because of medical conditions and because of genetics. The difference between a generalization and a stereotype is that a generalization is much more vague than a stereotype and only has to do with one element of a person, a stereotype generalizes their whole personality. The only thing be can do to help our self from jumping to false conclusions is to train our brain overtime not do so.
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