Kourtney Kardashian, the reality TV star and founder of the vitamin-gummy business, Lemme, and Poosh founder, recently responded to a fan who inquired about her pregnancy. In response, Kardashian mentioned the side consequences of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and stated that asking women if they are pregnant is inappropriate. Her remark ignited a discussion regarding women’s bodies, specifically the ethics of critiquing Kardashian’s physique in light of her prominence.
Kardashian has been candid about her IVF problems, including the hormonal shifts and weight gain that come with treatment, as well as the public scrutiny of her body. After marrying last year, she and her husband, Travis Barker, began trying for a child.
Kardashian’s IVF process was prominently recorded on Hulu’s The Kardashians, and she eventually opted to stop after 10 months. At the end of last year, she informed her fans that she was finally starting to feel like herself again.
The question Kardashian made in response to the fan’s remark is significant. It still occurs despite a greater societal movement away from asking women in formal interviews if they are pregnant. And when it comes to addressing other people’s bodies, it’s better to keep your mouth shut.
Some believe that because Kardashian and her family have commercialized their bodies and pushed beauty standards, discussing her body is fair game. The Kardashians have built a fortune by selling goods and procedures to others who want to appear like them; thereby turning the pursuit of unachievable physical standards into a billion-dollar family business.
This creates difficult ethical issues concerning whether and how we should talk about Kardashian’s body. On the one hand, she has decided to live her life in the spotlight and profit from her celebrity. On the other hand, she is still a human being with feelings; who need to be treated with dignity and privacy.
Finally, the controversy about Kardashian’s physique underscores broader concerns about body image and the temptation to adhere to beauty standards. It’s critical to remember that everyone’s body is unique, and no one should be ridiculed or condemned for their appearance. Instead, we should focus on encouraging body acceptance and self-love, as well as respecting one other’s bodily privacy.
