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Fierce Fatty Podcast
188: Fat at Work Stories
Jun 25, 2024
This podcast delves into workplace anti-fatness, revealing statistics and personal stories. Topics include discrimination, biased treatment, lack of inclusivity, and the impact on mental health. The host also discusses emotional experiences, healthcare costs, and the call for fat-positive workplaces.
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- Racialized individuals are most affected by anti-fatness at work, emphasizing intersectionality.
- Wellness initiatives often promote weight loss, causing distress and body shame among employees.
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The podcast episode delves into a comprehensive survey conducted on anti-fat bias in the workplace, featuring 327 responses. Participants recounted experiences related to discriminatory practices, bias, and workplace challenges faced by individuals in larger bodies. An in-depth analysis of various marginalized identities revealed impactful negative effects, especially on racialized individuals, lower socioeconomic groups, and people with disabilities. The episode highlighted the importance of addressing fat-positive workplace environments, challenging bias through inclusive HR policies, and fostering respectful interactions with customers.
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