A list of key concepts, a short summary, and a comprehensive summary of the article: Pausé, C. (2015). Rebel heart: performing fatness wrong online. M/C Journal, 18 (3).
Key concepts
Neoliberal Shift:
- Western culture has transitioned from collective risk responsibility to individual
responsibility, where people are expected to manage their own risks for the greater good.
Fat Stigma:
- Fatness is stigmatized and considered a moral failing and aesthetic affront in this
context.
Capitalism and Desire:
- Capitalism relies on desire, and fatness is seen as a threat to the dominant
heteronormative desire.
Identity Management:
- People with stigmatized identities employ strategies like withdrawal, passing, covering,
or "coming out" to manage their image.
Online Resistance:
- The Fatosphere is an online community challenging societal norms around obesity and
promoting fat acceptance.
"Good Fatty":
- A "good fatty" conforms to societal expectations by taking care of themselves and
adhering to social norms.
Intersectionality:
- The importance of recognizing how factors like race, class, and orientation intersect
with fatness in shaping experiences and privileges.
Inclusivity:
- Groups like "It Gets Fatter" aim to provide a platform for marginalized voices within
the fat acceptance movement.
Online Platforms:
- Web 2.0 tools have allowed for the creation of spaces that amplify diverse voices and
challenge dominant narratives.
Freedom to Perform:
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