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. The Effects of Anti-Fatness on Healthcare Anti-fatness can s
