Fat Phobia in Literature and Society Discussed
KQED FM explored the pervasive nature of fat phobia in literature and society, citing Jonathan Franzen's novel 'Crossroads' as an example of dehumanizing portrayals. The discussion highlighted how internalized societal biases affect perceptions of body size and humanity, and the challenges of creating inclusive narratives.
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“So in Crossroads, which is a multi P.I.V. novel, and the introduction of one of the main character. I think when I read that sentence in the book because to me it was so dehumanizing and that kind of idea that Marion is disgusting and also pathetic and also aesthetically intolerable is present in many POVs throughout the novel.”
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