Plus-size Models have a positive effect on everyone's mental health

 

When it comes to famous size models, you've probably heard of Ashly Graham and Tess Holiday, but ain't the only stylish curve model out there. 

Worldwide beauty standards have been a controversial topic of discussion for several years now. The representation of all shapes, sizes and skin tones has been difficult to integrate into the modelling industry and as a result, we have seen a similar body type across marketing campaigns for years. 

Social media algorithms have been targeted as only promoting a certain body type to audiences however new research from Boston University highlights that more plus-size models are making a sizable impact across platforms, representing a potential shift in the inclusivity matrix of modeling.

While the American standard of beauty appears to idolize extreme thinness as seen in Victoria Secret models and their diminishing body sizes, we sought to explore the impact of plus-size models by reviewing their body size metrics and social media presence to better understand their emerging role in the current standards of beauty,” said study co-author Neelam Vashi in a statement.