Fat Studies-An Interdisciplinary Journal of Body Weight and Society
Scope & Guideline
Challenging Norms, Embracing Diversity
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Interdisciplinary Research on Fatness:
The journal encompasses a wide range of disciplines, including sociology, cultural studies, health studies, and gender studies, to analyze the implications of fatness in society. - Social Justice and Activism:
A core focus is the advocacy for fat acceptance and social justice, exploring how fat individuals navigate societal stigma and discrimination. - Cultural Representations of Fatness:
The journal critically examines how fat bodies are portrayed in media, literature, and art, addressing the impact of these representations on public perception and policy. - Health and Medical Perspectives:
Contributions often discuss the intersection of fatness with health narratives, medical treatment, and the politics of body image, challenging conventional views on health and obesity. - Queer and Feminist Perspectives:
The journal highlights the experiences and narratives of queer and feminist identities within the fat community, examining the intersections of gender, sexuality, and body politics. - Global and Intersectional Approaches:
It emphasizes the need for global perspectives on fatness, considering how race, class, and cultural context shape experiences and activism related to body weight.
Trending and Emerging
- Fat Activism and Social Media:
Recent papers increasingly explore the role of social media in fat activism, highlighting how platforms facilitate community building and the dissemination of fat-positive messages. - Fat Studies and Intersectionality:
There is a growing emphasis on intersectional approaches that examine how fatness interacts with race, gender, and class, leading to a richer understanding of the diverse experiences of fat individuals. - Cultural Critique of Weight Bias:
Emerging themes focus on the cultural critique of weight bias, particularly in media and healthcare, advocating for a rethinking of societal norms surrounding body weight. - Exploration of Queer Fat Identities:
An increase in scholarship addressing queer fat identities indicates a trend toward recognizing the unique challenges and narratives within this demographic. - Fat Representation in Popular Culture:
The journal is increasingly analyzing how fatness is represented in contemporary media, including film and literature, and the implications of these portrayals for societal attitudes. - Global Perspectives on Fatness:
Recent publications are showcasing global viewpoints on fatness, indicating a trend towards understanding fatness as a global phenomenon influenced by diverse cultural contexts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Medical Discourse on Obesity:
There seems to be a waning interest in purely medicalized narratives surrounding obesity, as more authors shift toward social and cultural critiques rather than reinforcing medical paradigms. - Solely Negative Representations of Fatness:
The journal is moving away from papers that focus exclusively on negative stereotypes or stigmatization of fat individuals, favoring works that highlight resilience, activism, and positive representation. - Fatness in Isolation from Other Identities:
There is a noticeable decrease in discussions that treat fatness as a standalone issue without considering its intersection with race, gender, and sexuality, reflecting a growing recognition of the need for intersectionality in fat studies. - Historical Accounts of Fat Activism:
While historical perspectives have been valuable, recent publications indicate a trend toward contemporary analyses and future-oriented discussions rather than a focus on past movements alone.
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