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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Roisin Butler

Leaving Cert Home Economics exam slammed due to question on body size

Criticism has been levied at this year’s Leaving Cert Home Economics exam over a question on how different coloured clothing can be used to flatter body size.

Some Twitter users have branded the question as problematic when many young people experience insecurities relating to body image.

“It’s absolutely ridiculous that the Leaving Cert Home Ec paper asked discuss how colour can be used to flatter body size and shape.

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