Fat Tactics

The Rhetoric and Structure of the Fat Acceptance Movement

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Fat Tactics

The Rhetoric and Structure of the Fat Acceptance Movement

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This book explores and analyzes the ways fat acceptance activists have advocated through language and tactical action. Using Anthony Giddens’ concept of Structuration in the make-up of ideology, the book identifies how fat acceptance activists use signification, domination, and legitimation to strengthen their cause. Thus, their actions are both rhetorical and tactical.
Fat—considered a descriptor and not a negative label among activists—is highly stigmatized for arbitrary reasons in various areas of life ranging from the fashion industry to health care. This books shows how fat acceptance activists work to remedy this situation.

Table of Contents

Introduction: The “Spirit” of Fat Acceptance
Chapter One: Setting the Stage for Fat Activism
Chapter Two: Signification, Legitimation, and Domination in the Fat Acceptance Movement
Chapter Three: Fat Tactics and the Pragmatics of Fat Activism
Chapter Four: Anti-fat Rhetoric and Social Media
Chapter Five: The Power of Narrative in Fat Acceptance
Conclusion

Product details

Published 13 Aug 2020
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 114
ISBN 9781498531184
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 1 b/w illustrations;
Dimensions 223 x 152 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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