Resources
Many people are impacted by the expectations of society. These resources are for anyone interested in learning more about discrimination and marginalization in society. Most of them are intended to increase awareness around issues of weight stigma and fat liberation.
The Representation Project
The Representation Project aims to increase awareness of issues related to discrimination and marginalization. They have compiled various resources for fat activism. Click the button to see the list.
Fat Acceptance as Social Justice
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) published a journal article outlining how fat acceptance is a social justice issue.
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
NAAFA advocates for fat acceptance in the USA and provide several resources including a media study is called The Size of It: Fat Bodies in the News. They also provide resources about self-care for fat bodies.
Dr. Rachel Millner Blog
Blog discussions about issues related to fat activism.
Podcasts
Unpacking Weight Science
Podcast on the science related to weight that explains how science can be biased and flawed when addressing issues related to fatness.
The Fat Lip Podcast
Podcast on radical acceptance for and about fat people.
The Food Psych Podcast
Podcast on anti-diet culture and finding ways to make peace with food.
Maintenance Phase
Podcast that explores issues with the weight loss movement.
The Fat Girls Club Podcast
Podcast by women about everyday experiences in fat bodies.
Fat Joy Podcast
Podcast rebelling against anti-fatness and finding ways to be joyful as a fat person.