Why was it necessary for you to unpack fatphobia? DIONNE: It was important to interrogate and challenge our cultural mistreatment and oppression of fat people—especially as my young nieces come into a ...

The fat acceptance movement promotes the equality of fat people in society. The movement embraces fat people, draws awareness to size discrimination, and fights to eliminate it. What Is the Fat ...

Fat-acceptance advocates are pressuring TV executives to turn popular reality shows into platforms for social-justice advocacy. There is no better example of science-free cynicism. The campaign to ...

Anti-fat bias is prevalent throughout our society, from how we think about food and exercise to the words we say.

I am fat, I always have been and I’m pretty sure always will be, but I don't subscribe to the ‘body positive movement’. As someone who is talking about and making work about fatness, the phrase "body ...

During the latest episode of HBO’s "Real Time with Bill Maher," the comedian took aim at America’s obesity epidemic and torched the culture for promoting not only "fat acceptance," but "fat ...

Two weeks ago, hip-hop star Kanye West spoke with host Tucker Carlson on Fox News and made comments about singer Lizzo's weight. Given other controversial statements that West has made in recent weeks ...

"Just say 'fat.' Not 'curvy' or 'chubby' or 'chunky' or 'fluffy' or 'more to love' or 'big guy' or 'full figured' or 'big boned' or 'queen sized' or 'husky' or 'obese' or 'overweight.' Just say 'fat.' ...

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This well-intentioned documentary about viral blogger Aubrey Gordon often infantilizes the very demographic that it claims to elevate. “Your Fat Friend” begins with blogger Aubrey Gordon reciting the ...