Never Too Fat to be a Feminist

Our society often equates worth with size, especially for women. According to Kate Manne, associate professor in the Sage School of Philosophy at the Cornell College of Arts & Sciences, fatphobia is a function of misogyny, and the repercussions across all areas of life—from education to healthcare—are numerous and dangerous. Manne joins Amanda Recupero, guest host for Cornell Keynotes, to examine the complex cultural dimensions of fatphobia.In this episode of the podcast, brought to you by eCornell, Manne discusses topics from her latest book Unshrinking: How to Face Fatphobia, including:The intersection of misogyny and fatphobiaPatriarchal norms and expectationsPrivate preferences versus public presentation of preferencesThe importance of language in unifying experiences of prejudiceFat activism and reclaiming the term “fatness”Fatphobia’s effect on equitable access for medical careThe medical industrial complex, disease mongering, and condition brandingGenetics, body size, and the effects of diets on metabolism and body weightWegovy and OzempicDisordered eating and weight lossRegister to hear more from Kate Manne in our upcoming full-length Keynote “Fatphobia: Our Bodies Are Not the Problem” on Jan. 10.Explore online certificate programs from eCornell. Follow eCornell on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.