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New York City Passes Law Barring Weight Discrimination

by Joy

New York City has passed a bill outlawing discrimination based on weight, joining a growing movement in the US to make size a protected trait on par with race and gender.

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More than 40% of American adults are considered obese and studies show weight stigma is pervasive.

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The bias can bring sharp costs, such as lower wages, especially for women.

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City Councilman Shaun Abreu said weight discrimination was “a silent burden people have had to carry”.

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