Gordon, Aubrey
What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807041307
- author:
- Gordon, Aubrey
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Beacon Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.24 x 3.05 centimeters
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Feminism & Feminist Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Aubrey Gordon's powerful exploration of anti-fatness reveals the systemic and cultural bias that denies plus-size people basic needs. In "What We Don't Talk About When We Talk About Fat", Gordon unearths the attitudes and social systems that perpetuate weight discrimination, calling for greater inclusivity in social justice movements. Gordon argues that fat activism is not just about self-acceptance, but about challenging the societal norms that dehumanize and marginalize people of all sizes. She shares her own experiences and those of others to highlight the devastating consequences of anti-fatness, including limited access to healthcare and public spaces, and increased vulnerability to violence and exploitation. Through her work, Gordon seeks to humanize fat individuals and challenge the notion that being overweight is a personal failing or moral failing. This thought-provoking book sheds light on the urgent need for social change and greater empathy towards people of all sizes.
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