Body Positivity & Fat Liberation 101
Learn what body positivity is (and is not) with respect for it’s foundation in fat liberation.
In spring of 2018 I recorded a short program on KFAI Radio as part of their 2018 International Women's Day #PressForProgress programming!
The following is supplemental information for that program. (Also, fast forward to today and I now have a podcast with the help of KFAI! Listen to Matter of Fat here!!)
If you can only check out three resources,
read these:
1) The Fragility of Body Positivity: How a Radical Movement Lost Its Way - Evette Dionne, Bitch Media
2) HAES Manifesto excerpt from Health at Every Size - Dr. Linda Bacon
3) Fatphobia: 5 Facts and a Guide for the Disbeliever - Kitty Stryker, Everyday Feminism
Body Positivity
& Fat Liberation
5 Ways to Embrace Body Positivity in Your Life
(Resources discussed and cited in the #PressForProgress program)
Fat Liberation Manifesto
The Fragility of Body Positivity: How a Radical Movement Lost Its Way - Evette Dionne, Bitch Media
Recognize that weight & health are not one-in-the same.
Health at Every Size & Body Respect - Dr. Linda Bacon
Find more from Ani Janzen here.
Lean more about Dr. Tracy Mann's work here.Know that you are in charge of your body, not other people’s.
When you harbor judgements about other people’s bodies, it negatively impacts you.Work to practice positive self talk in your life.
7 Ways The Beauty Industry Convinced Women That They Weren’t Good Enough - Amanda Scherker
7 Steps to Positive Self Talk - Evelyn LimSurround yourself body positive media & messages.
Check out my list of favorites below! And, me & my shop!Advocate for equitable treatment of all people.