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body policing

The informal practice of policing one's physical appearance because it does not conform to social norms, or is not deemed appropriate for a particular setting. Personal preference and attraction do not necessarily qualify as body policing.

Yeah, I decided not to hire that woman, her visible body hair and lack of makeup seemed too unprofessional to me.

Hey, man, that's body policing.

by bbear117 October 16, 2012