Tag: fat acceptance
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Who would you (rather) be…?
We are all swimming in the culture that tries extremely hard, and mostly succeeds, to convince us that we must meet certain standards to be acceptable. These can be performance standards, appearance norms, social standing, economic status, IQ levels and so many more. If we internalize these cultural messages, we spend a lot of time…
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”But you are not fat…”
I identify myself as fat. Not chubby, not round, not just a “bigger” girl. I use the word “fat” like any other descriptor – I am also blonde, green-eyed, and very fair skinned. However, I still run into trouble when I dare to use this F-word in public. There is always a well-meaning friend, colleague…
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Body Positivity Promotes “Obesity”
Yet another book club discussion had to include someone mentioning the above, as if it is a fact. A widely known, undisputable fact. As surprising at it may sound, this is not a fact. Not anymore than saying any of the following: Maybe you are not seeing what I am seeing in all these movements.…
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