Fat Quote by Valentina Zelyaeva
“We are skinny; this is our work. There are lots of overweight people working in offices, but I'm not going to say, 'This girl is fat; she can't work in an office.'”
About This Quote
Source Opinion piece: “Body Weight and Work” by Valentina Zelyaeva, 2020
Overweight workers are not less capable; work ability isn’t tied to size.
In simple terms: Weight doesn’t determine work ability.
Key Takeaway
Judge competence, not appearance.
Themes
inclusion
body positivity
workplace
Mood
empathetic
assertive
Type
social
practical
When to use this quote
- employment
- team building
- health policy
Key Concepts
bias
social stigma
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workplaces be inclusive?
- What policies support diverse bodies?
A Different Perspective
Some jobs have physical demands.
