Fat Shame
Stigma and the Fat Body in American Culture
Book • 2011
Amy Farrell's "Fat Shame" delves into the historical and cultural roots of fat stigma in American society.
The book explores how societal perceptions of fatness have intersected with race, gender, and class, shaping individual experiences and broader social inequalities.
Farrell examines the evolution of dieting culture, the role of the media, and the impact of fat stigma on mental and physical health.
She also highlights the voices and activism of fat individuals challenging these norms.
The book offers a critical analysis of the cultural forces that perpetuate fatphobia and its consequences.
The book explores how societal perceptions of fatness have intersected with race, gender, and class, shaping individual experiences and broader social inequalities.
Farrell examines the evolution of dieting culture, the role of the media, and the impact of fat stigma on mental and physical health.
She also highlights the voices and activism of fat individuals challenging these norms.
The book offers a critical analysis of the cultural forces that perpetuate fatphobia and its consequences.
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