Rebellion Through Fatness: Analyzing Beauty Standards

This chapter explores the celebration of fatness as a form of resistance against conventional beauty norms, drawing on the insights of Frankfurt School thinkers like Adorno and Marcuse. It delves into the philosophical and psychological dimensions of their critiques of societal conformity and totalitarianism, arguing for a radical transformation of oppressive cultural standards. The discussion further connects historical contexts and ideological evolutions, highlighting how these ideas resonate with contemporary issues in culture and individual identity.