Overthink Fatphobia with Kate Manne
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Jan 30, 2024 
"They find our bodies repulsive." Kate Manne, a philosopher and author, discusses fatphobia in our culture, questioning the validity of the BMI as a measure of health and the harmful effects of dieting. She explores the historical link between fatness and blackness, highlighting the impact of fatphobia in philosophy. The podcast also delves into the intersection of fatphobia with racism and classism, as well as the deep politicization of fatness. The speakers challenge societal stigmatization of fatness and explore misconceptions and biases surrounding weight and health.
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Fatphobia Causes Medical Neglect
- Medical professionals show explicit anti-fat bias that causes misdiagnosis and neglect.
- Weight-focused encounters often miss real pathologies and discourage future care-seeking.
Missed Cancers Dismissed As Weight Issues
- Kate Manne recounts cases where women with cancer were told merely to lose weight.
- These delays led to late diagnoses and preventable deaths.
Fatphobia Functions Like A Straitjacket
- Fatphobia acts like a straitjacket: psychological stigma and literal inaccessibility.
- It constrains movement, access, and dignity for people in larger bodies.