concept   body image
culture   Polynesia
statement   In Polynesian culture, body size is associated with attractiveness and status, with preferences for different body types.
3 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 obesity Polynesia In some cultures, obesity is traditionally associated with wealth, status, and attractiveness 1
2 skinny Polynesia Associated with malnutrition or illness, and not considered desirable. 1
3 slim body type Polynesia Not traditionally associated with attractiveness; curvier body types are often preferred 1