Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia
A critical exploration of how racial ideas shaped Western attitudes toward fatness and body size.
About This Book
Fearing the Black Body examines the origins of fat phobia and its connections to race and culture.
The book traces how attitudes toward body size developed alongside ideas about race and social hierarchy.
It highlights the ways in which these beliefs have shaped perceptions of health, beauty, and worth.
Readers gain insight into the broader social forces influencing body image and discrimination.
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