Culture

Welcome to the culture section! Here we talk about films, series, books, entertainment—in short, everything that makes life more beautiful! We cover topics that make you laugh, dream, and think. From the latest news about your favorite plus-size celebrity to reviews of the hottest series right now, you'll find all the best in the cultural sphere, always with a focus on highlighting inclusive initiatives .

Culture as a mirror of our society

We learn a great deal about a society by analyzing its cultural references: its ideas of beauty, admiration, humor, desire, and what is unacceptable, among others. Culture plays a significant role in shaping our imaginations. Every day, we are bombarded with images that are often overly polished, yet so powerful that they ultimately permeate our view of the world and ourselves. Thus, the very notion of insecurity stems from a feeling of not conforming to the norm, to what is perceived as beautiful. The solution? Redefine the norm. Or better yet, abandon all these exclusionary categories, break down the barriers to give everyone a voice. How? By highlighting new profiles, by proclaiming loudly and clearly that beauty manifests itself in different forms! It is through culture that we have been alienated, and it is through culture that we will emancipate ourselves.

We'll find you the gems that will lift your spirits.

Here we offer you feel-good culture, the kind that showcases people like you, people of all shapes and sizes. Men and women of different physiques: actors, singers, models, and many more. We also highlight artistic initiatives working towards greater inclusivity . We try to bring together all kinds of people so you can draw on a great deal of inspiration whenever you need it. That's why, for example, you can read this article about the photographer who gives visibility to obese people, or discover all these illustrators who use their talent to support the body positivity movement. And so, little by little, image by image and word by word, we hope to help you expand your imagination and create a world where you belong and where you feel beautiful!

But culture is also about entertainment, so of course we'll also be talking about the latest TV and movie news. We've even got a few quizzes to keep you entertained if you're so inclined! Beautiful, funny, and moving content—something for everyone. As you can see, we're going to give you a real feast for the eyes!

We take action when necessary.

In this section, we don't hesitate to speak out when necessary. We rail against anything that excludes, singles out, or stigmatizes in art or the media. Those who profit from fatphobia, films and series that amplify insecurities: none of them escape our notice. Injustices continue if no one denounces them, so we at The Body Optimist will continue to protest against shows that humiliate overweight people and the hypocrisy some magazines display regarding inclusivity.

To earn the title of an alternative women's media outlet, you mustn't be afraid to go against the grain. Our magazine is optimistic but not docile. Some anger is healthy, and this section provides a platform to express it.

The primary meaning of the word "culture" is the act of growing, so in this section we hope to be the ray of sunshine that helps you flourish ?