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Fearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia

by Sabrina Strings

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In Fearing the Black Body, Sabrina Strings uncovers the historical roots of fat phobia, revealing how modern ideals of thinness are deeply tied to race, colonialism, and social control. Drawing from history, sociology, and cultural analysis, she shows how anti-fat bias emerged alongside anti-Blackness and continues to shape beauty standards and health narratives today. The book challenges readers to rethink body ideals and confront the social forces behind weight stigma.

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