Belly of the Beast
Book • 2021
Da'Shaun Harrison's "Belly of the Beast" delves into the intersection of anti-fatness and anti-Blackness, challenging the dominant narratives within fat studies.
The book critiques the compartmentalization of identities and experiences within academic disciplines.
Harrison argues that anti-fatness is inherently linked to anti-Blackness, rooted in historical systems of oppression.
The work explores the violence inflicted upon Black fat bodies through policing, medical systems, and societal structures.
Ultimately, "Belly of the Beast" calls for a radical reimagining of liberation that goes beyond traditional abolitionist frameworks.
The book critiques the compartmentalization of identities and experiences within academic disciplines.
Harrison argues that anti-fatness is inherently linked to anti-Blackness, rooted in historical systems of oppression.
The work explores the violence inflicted upon Black fat bodies through policing, medical systems, and societal structures.
Ultimately, "Belly of the Beast" calls for a radical reimagining of liberation that goes beyond traditional abolitionist frameworks.
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