Why Its OK to Be Fat by Rekha Nath PAPERBACK 9780367425456

Name: Why Its OK to Be Fat by Rekha Nath PAPERBACK 9780367425456
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

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Officially, Western societies are waging a war on obesity. Unofficially, we are waging a war on fat people. Anti-fat sentiment is pervasive, and fat people suffer a host of harms as a result: workforce discrimination, inferior medical care, relentless teasing, and internalized shame. A significant proportion of the population endures such harms. Yet, that is not typically regarded as a serious problem. Most of us aren\u2019t quite sure: Is it really OK to be fat? This book argues that it is.\nIn Why It\u2019s OK to Be Fat, Rekha Nath convincingly argues that conventional views of fatness in Western societies\u2014as a pathology to be fixed or as a moral failing\u2014are ill-conceived. Combining careful empirical investigation with rigorous moral argumentation, this book debunks popular narratives about weight,\n\nWhy It\u2019s OK to Be Fat\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that;