The new book “What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat” examines the way society treats fat people. Writing from a personal and cultural perspective, author Aubrey Gordon goes beyond cosmetic complaints to examine the depths of anti-fat bias.
It’s time to have a real and intentional conversation about fat, the look of real body-positive advocacy and the stigmas surrounding this taboo topic. These themes frame
“Being in the world as a fat lady, I kept having these really challenging experiences with co-workers and family members.” Author Aubrey Gordon
Writing from a personal and cultural perspective, Gordon goes beyond cosmetic complaints to undress the depths of anti-fat bias and discrimination, ultimately rallying for a social justice movement to form and broaden the scope of the conversation.
Author Aubrey Gordon on Anti-Fat Bias, Bullying, and Her New Book Charlotte Zoller
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Anti-fat bias is pervasive in today’s society. It’s woven so tightly into our lives that it’s often difficult to discern and even more difficult to dismantle. Still, resources that offer both a comprehensive overview of how society treats fat people and a plan toward fat justice are few and far between. Thankfully the once-anonymous creator of Your Fat Friend, Aubrey Gordon, is here to fix that. Her new book, What We Don t Talk About When We Talk About Fat, is both an education and a guide. We spoke via phone about her book, discussed how anti-fat bias affects children and teens, and talked through ways both large and small we can begin to tear down society’s anti-fat structures.
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