Asian American Attitudes toward Weight | Asian American Poll

AA ATTITUDE TOWARD WEIGHT
(Updated Tuesday, Apr 1, 2008, 05:06:43 PM to reflect the 100 most recent valid responses.)

Assuming you are an Asian American, how important is weight in your assessment of a person's attractiveness?
It's a key element of attractiveness. | 57%
It's one of many factors I consider. | 39%
It's less important than other personal qualities. | 2%
I don't care about a person's weight. | 2%

Assuming you are an Asian American, which best matches your feelings toward your own weight?
I'd like to be 20 pounds lighter. | 20%
I'd like to be 10 pounds lighter. | 35%
I'm happy with my weight. | 28%
I'd like to be heavier. | 17%

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Chubby bunni,

Not to worry. Most of us here are discussing American sizes, not British/Aussie ones, which differ by 2: whatever is a size 4 here is a size 8 in the UK, a size 6 a 10, etc.
Asian Dominatrix Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 19:35:51 (PDT)

hey,
i'm a australian WF.. i used to be 5'7 and 110, now i'm more like 120...*sigh*, but i think out sizing system is WAY different. I'm size 10... but size 8 is tha smallest u can buy here...6 if u lucky... my AF freind is prolly 5'3 or 5'4 and 96... she a size 6
so..most people are a depressing double digit :(
Chubby bunni Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 04:47:26 (PDT)

More cushion for the pushin'.
whatever Friday, May 24, 2002 at 12:35:12 (PDT)

"I and other men do, prefer women who are slender to average in weight and shape. I personally prefer women who are toned and firm, roundness is good! Who wants to date a broomstick? When I wrap my arms around my girl, I don't wanna feel bone."

Yeah, that's exactly right. You have to have something to grab onto. I don't care about the weight, just as long as she is proportional and has the figure.
TSJ Eric@KristinKreuk.net Friday, May 24, 2002 at 11:04:16 (PDT)

me and Anela,

I think the media and modelling industries have a LOT to answer for. After all, why the rise in B.D.D., Body Dysmorphic Disorder in recent years?

Now, I don't mind slim, as in HEALTHY slim. In fact, I agree that it looks great. What is dangerous, however, is when the entertainment world starts a game of one upmanship, getting more and more skinnier girls/women, especially the ones with their bones jutting out: you know, the ones who almost make Kate Moss look plump by comparison. It's a form of competition not unlike college admissions: if it was necessary at one point to get, say, a 3.75/4, it has now become almost absolutely necessary to get 3.99999/4 and PERFECT test scores. But in the modelling world, it's more like "there's someone who's 5'10" and 110, so you better be skinnier than her if you want to make the cut."

While there may be some point to "higher standards" in college admissions, there are NONE whatsover in making someone starve to death. I think this is why my friend decided to quit the manic merry-go-round of modelling all together and market cosmetics instead. She's far happier now.

But it's not just the modeling and entertainment world which is at fault, altho' it is the primary culprit. Look at ads for cellular phones, newspapers, and other non-fashion related items which feature women: why are they overwhelmingly peopled with the slim--as if no one average or fat had any use for a cell phone, a newspaper, aspirin, or anything else?

Mind you, I'm not against skinny women: a certain proportion of them can't help it because they have fast metabolisms and small bone structure, especially when they're under 25. If you're looking for someone to blame, blame the modelling industry for holding these women as the only norm. As if all other women were invisible and unworthy.

My personal advice to everyone here: enjoy TV, newspapers, and magazines. We're not hermits after all, as ME points out. Just remember it's all a show and competition to see which designer and which magazine will make the biggest bucks in presenting the most absurd sights. They have a different aesthetic agenda from most people, even those in Hollywood. Just look at Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, J.Lo, Heather Locklear, Britney Spears, and Renee Zellweger just to name a few.

Anela and me, I recommend Margaret Cho's movie, "I'm the one that I want." It's actually a stand-up show, but she says a lot that is very insightful in regard to weight and ethnicity.
Asian Dominatrix Friday, May 24, 2002 at 08:49:06 (PDT)

CuriousGirl_aka_Alyssa:
I and other men do, prefer women who are slender to average in weight and shape. I personally prefer women who are toned and firm, roundness is good! Who wants to date a broomstick? When I wrap my arms around my girl, I don't wanna feel bone.
Viet guy in Houston Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 12:29:16 (PDT)

a response:

I don't like when people say all women (including me, then) should be concentrating on getting cars, houses, or guys, although I agree with getting an education. If I want my appearance/health to dictate how I feel about myself, what's it to someone else? Who cares? It's no worse than another person's wish for possessions and a man, which sounds rather shallow, in my opinion. But hey, we all have our goals.

cottage cheese on my plate, not my thighs. Thursday, May 23, 2002 at 11:41:35 (PDT)

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