Haley Morris-Cafiero doesn't just feel like strangers gawk and glare at her in public. The artist and photographer has concrete evidence.

Her multi-year photo project, The Watchers, captures the sideways glances and outright dirty looks she gets from a wide range of people — from police officers to children — who appear to be reacting to her weight in negative ways.

Morris-Cafiero joins guest host Piya Chattopadhyay to discuss the banality of body-shaming, how she feels about the hard looks, and why we should all be more aware of the power of our gaze.

q: Are you aware of how strangers look at you? Are you aware of how you look at strangers? Please share your perspective below, or email q@cbc.ca

WEB EXTRA | See a sample of Morris-Cafiero's photos, posted here with the artist's permission, below.

*This interview originally aired on Monday March 14, 2016