A column [1] [es] written by TV celebrity Alejandra Azcárate [2] [es] for women's magazine Aló, where she writes tongue-in-cheek about “the 7 advantages of being [a] fat [woman]”, prompted harsh reactions [3] in Colombian social media this week. Blog posts parodying [4] [es] the ‘7 advantages [5]‘ [es] format or replying [6] [es]to her [7] text [8] [es] have appeared [9] [es], as well as an internet meme [10] [es]. The magazine apologised [11] [es] but Ms Azcárate said in a radio interview [12] [es] that she won't retract [13] [es].
Colombia: Outrage at Celebrity for Mocking Fat Women
· Written by Julián Ortega Martínez
Categories: Latin America, Colombia, Media & Journalism, Women & Gender