Thinness, Diet Culture & the Systems Against Women

*This episode contains discussion of eating disorders, which may not be suitable for all listeners.*

Fun fact: Did you know that diet culture and the idolization of thinness is directly tied to the patriarchy and white supremacy?

In this week's episode, Madigan discusses the dangers of diet culture and the trend of malnourished-looking celebs and influencers in today's world, while also taking a look at the ever-changing body standards throughout history.

Lastly, learn how by upholding diet culture, we uphold the patriarchy AND white supremacy.

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Sources:

Sources:

https://www.reuters.com/article/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/eating-disorders-may-be-contagious-study-idUSCOL848118/

https://feminist.org/news/body-neutrality-as-a-form-of-resistance/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/eating-mindfully/202007/why-do-we-say-diet-culture-instead-the-patriarchy

https://sahrc.org/2022/04/diet-culture-a-brief-history/

https://culturevulture.substack.com/p/on-keeping-women-skinny-so-they-dont

https://withinhealth.com/learn/articles/diet-culture-rooted-in-racism-white-supremacy-and-colonialism

https://medium.com/engage/thin-not-invisible-rejecting-comments-about-my-body-e72bd86c879e

https://www.puregym.com/blog/body-shapes/

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