Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia
A historical analysis of how racial ideas contributed to the rise of fat phobia and its lasting impact on Western culture.
About This Book
Fearing the Black Body examines the development of fat phobia and its connections to racial ideologies.
The book traces attitudes toward bodies from the Renaissance to the present, highlighting the influence of social and cultural forces.
It discusses how perceptions of race and size have intersected to shape standards of beauty and health.
Readers are invited to consider the broader implications of these historical patterns on contemporary society.
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