Fat Phobia And Its Racist Past And Present
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Exploring Historical Body Size Perceptions and Modern Medical Biases
This chapter explores the evolution of body size perceptions from the transatlantic slave trade to modern-day biases, particularly focusing on racial implications and the treatment of Black women. It critiques the use of BMI as a health measure, highlighting its inadequacies in assessing individual health due to diverse body compositions.
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