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Fatphobia with Kate Manne

Jan 30, 2024
"They find our bodies repulsive." Kate Manne, a philosopher and author, discusses fatphobia in our culture, questioning the validity of the BMI as a measure of health and the harmful effects of dieting. She explores the historical link between fatness and blackness, highlighting the impact of fatphobia in philosophy. The podcast also delves into the intersection of fatphobia with racism and classism, as well as the deep politicization of fatness. The speakers challenge societal stigmatization of fatness and explore misconceptions and biases surrounding weight and health.
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Quick takeaways

  • Fat phobia remains prevalent in society despite attempts to reduce bias.
  • The body mass index (BMI) is an unreliable measure of fatness.

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Fat phobia is on the rise

A Harvard study revealed that fat phobia is the only form of implicit bias that has worsened since 2007. The majority of people still hold explicit anti-fat biases, highlighting a lack of progress in social attitudes.

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