Let's Get Kibbe With It
Binchtopia
The Problematic History of Body Typing Systems
The chapter dives into the controversial history of body typing systems, focusing on the Kibbe system that categorizes women's body types based on angular or curvier features. It discusses the eugenicist roots of body typing, the strict rules enforced in the Kibbe community, and the skepticism towards the accuracy and impact of such systems on body image and societal beauty standards.
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