

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.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 0 episodes
Mentioned by 

as an older book capturing life in a U.S. prison.


Tyler Cowen

Shaka Senghor on Incarceration, Identity, and the Gift of Literacy
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as the author of the book, discussing anti-fatness and anti-Blackness.

Anna North

The racist origins of fat phobia
Mentioned by 

when discussing a book about a man's experience in prison and its psychological impact.


Josh Dubin

#2096 - Josh Dubin & Sheldon Johnson
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

as a film starring Steven Seagal

Robert Lamb

Weirdhouse Cinema Rewind: A Chinese Ghost Story
Mentioned by 

as an intervention in fat studies discourse.


Della Z Duncan

[UNLOCKED] Anti-Fatness as Anti-Blackness w/ Da'Shaun Harrison