05-02-2015 20:11 via feeds.socialpsychology.org

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Features Its First-Ever Plus-Size Model

Source: The GuardianAd for swimwear manufacturer features a ‘curvy’ woman in a bikini Appearance comes one year after annual issue featured Barbie on cover Last year, Sports Illustrated put Barbie on the cover of its annual swimsuit issue , seeking to stoke controversy – and sales – through hashtag-enhanced debate about sexism and body image . This year, a similar debate is under way regarding the appearance in the magazine of plus-size model Ashley Graham....
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