In this modern life where people spend so much time and money to keep in shape, the reverse is the case in Mauritania.
A belief that big is beautiful is causing a self-inflected obesity crisis in a West African country and putting the lives of women at risk.
Mauritania, a country that lies between the Western Sahara and Senegal, women are encouraged to gain as much weight as possibly from childhood in order to be considered attractive.
Having a fat wife is desirable and is a sign of wealth and prestige in the country where food is in short supply.
Big is beautiful: In Mauritania an overweight wife is a sign of wealth and prestige
Mauritania, a country that lies between the Western Sahara and Senegal, women are encouraged to gain as much weight as possibly from childhood in order to be considered attractive.
Having a fat wife is desirable and is a sign of wealth and prestige in the country where food is in short supply.
Big is beautiful: In Mauritania an overweight wife is a sign of wealth and prestige
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