Body Shaming, is it a Criminal Offense?
“ Body Shaming in Indonesia: Is it a Crime or Just a Social Norm? ” Bodyshaming , or the act of criticizing or making negative comments about someone's physical appearance , has become a common problem in Indonesia and around the world. Despite its prevalence, the question of whether body shaming is considered a criminal offense in Indonesia remains unclear. In Indonesia , there are laws that prohibit discrimination and hate speech, but the issue of body shaming is not specifically addressed in these laws. This has led to confusion and uncertainty about the legal consequences of body shaming in the country. While some believe that body shaming should be considered a form of hate speech and covered under anti-discrimination laws , others believe that it should not be considered a criminal offense . Despite the lack of specific laws, progress has been made in addressing body shaming in Indonesia in recent years. There have been increased efforts to raise awareness about t
