Reviews

The Fat Studies Reader by Charlotte Cooper, Marilyn Wann, Sondra Solovay, Esther D. Rothblum

maximum_moxie's review

4.0

A much-needed anthology, though I already was aware of much of the information in it (as will be most people with any background in feminism). The chapters are usually at least marginally interesting, and are thankfully free of psychobabble or impractical recommendations to "love yourself" out of fat stigma. Honestly, the first chapters (focusing on that stigma and the horrific effects it can have) depressed me. Fat shame is the last acceptable prejudice, but it's so entrenched that it will take generations to eradicate. However, the pieces by fat folks (particularly those pointing out ways toward joyous fat embodiment) offered some light.

emilystrange123's review

4.0

I would love to read some more recent articles by these same writers. I enjoyed the variety of essays and I learned a lot.

vannababes's review

NO RATING

Mhmm... As a fat woman, some of these articles/research interested me, such as Hogging (Easy Target), Bullying, the blame on moms, and more. Though, by the end, the articles were losing my interest due to their aspect in Fat Studies, which is not their fault. I'd recommend this for people who want to further their understanding and view on fat studies, because it talks about how thin became the new ideal and how airplanes do not support fatter flyers.

gmrickel's review

5.0

I'm reading this for grad school. I imagine I will keep coming back to it over and over again. So surprised and grateful my public library has a copy!