152: Diet Culture and Religion
Fierce Fatty Podcast
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The Roots of Fatphobia: Religion and Society
This chapter examines the historical origins of fatphobia in Western culture, linking it to Protestant ideals of hard work and asceticism. It critiques how these beliefs, intertwined with morality, sexuality, and identity, shape contemporary attitudes toward body image and dietary practices, particularly in relation to systemic racism. The narrative explores influential figures like Sylvester Graham and John Harvey Kellogg, revealing how their ideologies reinforce societal expectations around food and morality that persist today.
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