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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Fernando Botero - Naked lady.JPG|thumb|right|Sculpture by]] [[File:Female Sumo Wrestlers.jpg|thumb]] '''Fat feminism''', also known as '''[[Body positivity|body-positive feminism]]''', is a movement that intersects [[Feminism|feminist]] beliefs with advocacy for the rights, acceptance, and appreciation of individuals of all body sizes, with a particular focus on combating [[Weight bias|weight bias]] and [[Discrimination|discrimination]] against overweight and obese individuals. This movement challenges societal standards of [[Beauty|beauty]], [[Health|health]], and [[Body image|body image]], advocating for a more inclusive understanding of health and beauty that encompasses all body types.<br />
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==History==<br />
Fat feminism emerged in the late 1960s and early 1970s, alongside other radical movements of the time. It was initially part of the [[Second-wave feminism|second-wave feminist]] movement, which focused on a wide range of issues including [[Reproductive rights|reproductive rights]], [[Workplace harassment|workplace harassment]], and [[Body autonomy|body autonomy]]. Early fat feminists sought to draw attention to the ways in which fat women were marginalized not only by society at large but also within feminist circles that often uncritically upheld thin ideals.<br />
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==Key Concepts==<br />
===Intersectionality===<br />
A core concept in fat feminism is [[Intersectionality|intersectionality]], which examines how various forms of oppression, such as sexism, racism, and sizeism, intersect and compound one another. Fat feminism argues that the experiences of fat individuals cannot be fully understood without considering how these intersecting identities impact their lives.<br />
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===Body Positivity===<br />
At the heart of fat feminism is the [[Body positivity|body positivity]] movement, which promotes acceptance and love for bodies of all shapes and sizes. This movement challenges the societal norms that equate thinness with beauty and worth, advocating instead for a more inclusive definition of beauty.<br />
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===Health at Every Size===<br />
[[Health at Every Size|Health at Every Size (HAES)]] is another key principle associated with fat feminism. HAES challenges the conventional wisdom that weight is a direct indicator of health and argues for a holistic approach to health that focuses on behaviors rather than numbers on a scale.<br />
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==Criticism==<br />
Fat feminism has faced criticism from various quarters. Some argue that it promotes an unhealthy lifestyle, while others believe that it detracts from feminism's broader goals. However, proponents of fat feminism maintain that advocating for the rights and dignity of fat individuals is an essential part of the fight for gender equality and social justice.<br />
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==Impact==<br />
Fat feminism has had a significant impact on both the feminist movement and society at large. It has contributed to a growing recognition of the importance of body diversity in media and fashion, and has helped to foster a more inclusive environment for people of all sizes. Additionally, it has influenced public health discourse, encouraging a shift away from weight-centric models of health towards more holistic approaches.<br />
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==See Also==<br />
* [[Feminism]]<br />
* [[Body positivity]]<br />
* [[Health at Every Size]]<br />
* [[Intersectionality]]<br />
* [[Weight bias]]<br />
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