I assumed that he was going to make fun of me because I had long become accustomed to people, men mostly, calling out cruelties from their cars, their bicycles, when they walked on by-letting me know exactly what they thought of my body.
In Roxane Gay's memoir "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body," she reflects on her experiences with body shaming and societal judgments. She recounts a moment of vulnerability, highlighting her expectation that others would ridicule her for her size, having faced such cruelty often before. This anticipation stems from a lifetime of negative encounters with men who have commented harshly on her body, contributing to her insecurity.
Gay's narrative reveals the emotional toll of living with a body that is often scrutinized and demeaned by others. Her story serves as a powerful commentary on the pervasive nature of body image issues and the impact of external opinions on self-worth, showcasing her struggle to reclaim her identity and find acceptance in a world that frequently promotes unrealistic standards of beauty.
