Episode
Anti-Fat Bias
54:39
Published: Tue Nov 24 2020
Description
To celebrate the release of her new book, Aubrey takes Mike on a tour through the statistics and debates surrounding weight bias. Anyone interested in body positivity, airline seats, 'skinny shaming' or the sugar content of melons is legally obligated to join us.Support us: Subscribe on PatreonDonate on PayPal Get Maintenance Phase shirts, stickers and moreGet Aubrey's book in the U.S.:Powell's BooksBookshop.orgBeacon PressBuy from your local bookstore on IndieboundGet Aubrey's book outside the U.S.Thanks to Doctor Dreamchip for our lovely theme song!Support the show
Chapters
The book is about weight bias and the stigma against fat people.
00:00 - 01:53 (01:53)
Summary
The book is about weight bias and the stigma against fat people. The author provides statistics and examples of fat bias affecting fat people.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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Fatphobia is built upon the idea that it's acceptable to make negative assumptions about fat people because they choose to be fat and refuse to be thin, leading to a culture of thin people blaming and shaming fat people for their size.
01:53 - 07:09 (05:16)
Summary
Fatphobia is built upon the idea that it's acceptable to make negative assumptions about fat people because they choose to be fat and refuse to be thin, leading to a culture of thin people blaming and shaming fat people for their size. This perspective has become so ingrained that even some fat people believe in it.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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The podcast discusses the rise of anti-fat bias in society and the challenges that it presents to effective advocacy for the fat acceptance movement, drawing on research and data from a new book on the topic.
07:09 - 13:19 (06:10)
Summary
The podcast discusses the rise of anti-fat bias in society and the challenges that it presents to effective advocacy for the fat acceptance movement, drawing on research and data from a new book on the topic.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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The speaker recalls a childhood documentary about a pair of siblings who went to a weight loss camp as children because they had been overweight since birth, leading to a discussion on the societal treatment of fat people and the debate around whether being gay is a choice.
13:19 - 17:22 (04:02)
Summary
The speaker recalls a childhood documentary about a pair of siblings who went to a weight loss camp as children because they had been overweight since birth, leading to a discussion on the societal treatment of fat people and the debate around whether being gay is a choice.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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Even justice-minded individuals tend to defend the status quo when it comes to fat people.
17:22 - 23:21 (05:59)
Summary
Even justice-minded individuals tend to defend the status quo when it comes to fat people. Thin allies can help by advocating for appropriate accommodations and recognizing the basic humanity of their fat friends.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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The speaker shares a personal experience of discrimination on a flight and touches on the potential consequences of people making complaints to the staff, which could lead to getting kicked off a flight.
23:21 - 28:27 (05:05)
Summary
The speaker shares a personal experience of discrimination on a flight and touches on the potential consequences of people making complaints to the staff, which could lead to getting kicked off a flight.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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In this podcast, the speaker highlights how there is a link between fatphobia and sexual assault.
28:27 - 32:08 (03:41)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker highlights how there is a link between fatphobia and sexual assault. The speaker talks about how fat people and especially fat women are often blamed for being assaulted and how social scripts around sexual assault are changing.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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This podcast discusses how a world can be created wherein fat people can have self-esteem amidst anti-fat bias and concepts surrounding skinny shaming.
32:08 - 44:49 (12:40)
Summary
This podcast discusses how a world can be created wherein fat people can have self-esteem amidst anti-fat bias and concepts surrounding skinny shaming.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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The desire for affirmation, support, and privilege are often drivers for weight loss, rather than solely for health reasons.
44:49 - 51:31 (06:42)
Summary
The desire for affirmation, support, and privilege are often drivers for weight loss, rather than solely for health reasons. However, it's important to recognize that distancing ourselves from those who haven't lost weight or shaming them isn't the solution.
EpisodeAnti-Fat Bias
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The focus shouldn't be on changing one's mindset, but rather on materially showing up for fat people and changing policies to be more inclusive and welcoming for all body types.
51:31 - 54:16 (02:44)
Summary
The focus shouldn't be on changing one's mindset, but rather on materially showing up for fat people and changing policies to be more inclusive and welcoming for all body types.