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The F Word: Re-evaluating Society's Approach to Body Image, with Kate Manne
Apr 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Kate Manne, a writer and philosophy professor at Cornell University, teams up with Sophie McBain, contributing editor at New Statesman. They explore the pressing issue of fat phobia and how it impacts personal identity and societal norms. Manne examines the harmful effects of dieting and weight cycling, advocating for a healthier perspective on body image. The conversation also emphasizes the need for systemic change to foster inclusivity and combat discrimination against larger bodies in society.
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- Fatphobia leads to biases in moral, intellectual, and romantic realms, hindering unity and advocacy.
- Shifting focus from weight control to health measures regardless of weight could combat biases.
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Understanding Fatphobia
Fatphobia unjustly downranks people in larger bodies, involving moral, intellectual, and romantic biases, as well as health prejudices. Recent studies show an increase in implicit weight bias, with fatness being perceived as highly changeable despite research showing weight regain inevitability for most. This bias leads to a lack of political unity among fat individuals, hindering advocacy against discrimination.
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