Fatphobia and the Politics of Disgust

Everyone is fatphobic.

 

In this episode of We Are Power Crystals, we explore the systemic oppression of fatphobia and its roots in colonialism. This conversation goes very deep and we ground it in our own experiences in our bodies in a fatphobic society. 

Content Warning- If you are experiencing eating disorders, body image dysmorphia, or other sensitivities that could make you feel triggered, you may want to skip this episode. We speak very frankly about our bodies and experiences, but we ground the conversation in love and compassion for all of us.

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RESOURCES

Some of our fave Instagram accounts that offer critical perspectives on fatphobia:

Nalgona Positivity Pride

Virgie Tovar

Fat Women of Color

Some Articles Referenced in the Episode

White Supremacy, Colonialism, and Fatphobia Are Inherently Tied To Each Other, Hess Love, 2018. 

The Racist Origins of Fatphobia, by Sabrina Strings, Bust Magazine

Some Book Recommendations

Fearing the Black Body, Sabrina Strings

You Have the Right To Remain Fat, Virgie Tovar

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