Glee- Diversity of Body Images

The new Fox sitcom Glee hit the air this fall and has instantly become a success. Part of the reason for that success is the showcasing of diversity of body types amongst the cast members. 

Although there is the traditional cheer leaders and jocks who all showcase the stereotype of body image in America- males with washboard abs and cut physiques and females with a well toned body- there are other examples of main characters with alternative body types. 

For example their is an "overweight" girl who sings and is one of the major talents in the Glee club. There is also a skinny homosexual male who at first is picked on but then finds belonging in the Glee club. The major theme of the show is that no matter who you are or what you look like, you deserve to belong to something and find happiness. 

Here is a promo from Glee that shows the diversity of body image in the show.