You Might Gain Weight During Quarantine, And That’s Okay
Weight gain is not unhealthy, obsessing over your weight is. You are never obligated to "work" on your body, but especially not during a pandemic. by Sherronda J. Brown This essay discusses fatphobia, disordered eating, and weight change. When Fat Thor was
Fatphobia: A Wear Your Voice Reading List
Wear Your Voice assembled this reading list to help people learn more about fatphobia and its interconnected oppressions. Dismantling fatphobia, white supremacy and other oppressions is foundational to the work that we create at Wear Your Voice. We believe that various
Commenting On Weight Loss Isn’t The Compliment You Think It Is
People applaud me for weight loss and finally taking up less space in the world, and they expect me to be thankful and receive their words with pride. This essay contains discussions of weight loss and fatphobia/size discrimination. I've shed a noticeable
There’s a Global Pandemic and You Chucklefucks are Still Being Fatphobic
People are revealing that they would rather be exposed to COVID-19 than, GOD FORBID, gain 10-15 pounds while isolating themselves like responsible adults. This essay contains discussions of fatphobia and disordered eating About a week ago, I decided to take a break
Fat Studies, Body and Desirability Politics: A Reading List
It’s crucial for us to understand the effects of anti-fatness on our bodies. These authors and their books are shaping fat studies in essential ways. In recent years, with the help of social media, there has been an uptick in conversations