Phat Girls

In 2006, The movie Phat Girls, starring comedian Mo'Nique as the protagonist hit the theaters. In the movie, two plus size woman who struggle to find love go on vacation and meet the men of their dreams. 

The men are from Nigeria, a country in Africa. In Africa, it is culturally acceptable to have a thicker body. In Africa, as said in the movie, "A woman's body size is a reflection of her social status." The bigger the woman, the more respected she is. In America, it is the opposite. Around the world, there are different images of beauty. However, the consequences of defining what beauty are always leave a major group of people out, whether it be skinny or "phat."

~Auttume