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Understanding Fatphobia: The Impact on Healthcare
What is Fatphobia? Fatphobia, also known as anti-fat bias, refers to the implicit and explicit discrimination against individuals who are overweight. This bias is often rooted in a sense of blame and presumed moral failing. In Western culture, being overweight or fat is highly stigmatized. Anti-fatness is intrinsically linked to various systems of oppression, including anti-blackness, racism, classism, and misogyny. Let's continue understanding fatphobia and the impact on hea

Stephanie
Jun 20, 20252 min read
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