Yes, I believe body positivity is the right cause to promote. The shape, size, and color of a body are beyond the realm of physical health of a person and often, it is beyond one’s control. In a society that centralizes physical beauty, self-image is what makes or breaks a person’s perspective of themselves.  

Body positivity not only legitimizes all respective shapes, sizes, and colors but through the process also catalyzes a sense of self-compassion and self-confidence which makes their life easier, in whatever magnitude. Along with inclusivity, body positivity supports diversity which in turn subdues social evils like sexism, colorism, and racism. When an image of a human body is broken down into a myriad of possibilities, generalization and representation take a back seat and every body is equally validated.  

Health conditions can be improved by adapting to a healthy lifestyle, but the structure of a human body along with its genetic makeup is beyond repair. In addition to that, each body, irrespective of its status on the health meter, deserves acknowledgment and humanization which is often snatched away by body shaming. An obese body is as human as a mid-size body which again is as human as a lean individual. The same goes for other physical aspects such as the shape, height, and color of a human.