Radical Self-Love and Body Positivity in Social Justice

This chapter explores the importance of radical self-love, body positivity, and challenging hierarchical notions of bodies in the context of social justice and oppression. It discusses how societal structures and historical hierarchies have shaped body image standards, emphasizing the need for intrinsic self-worth over external validation. The conversation highlights the connection between violence, reinforcing narratives of inferiority, and maintaining systems like white supremacy, emphasizing the necessity of self-love in disrupting these oppressive structures.