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I know it may appear that I have been MIA for a while but I have been busy working on my thesis! I am almost ready to share it with all of you. The topic is Fat Stigmatization in Education. I want to share the abstract with you as well as the references.
I will be posting again soon to share the final thesis with all of you!
Abstract
Fat stigmatization and discrimination is one of the most frequently reported forms of discrimination, yet there is little research on the stigmatization that is experienced by fat students and educators and the impact on their mental wellness. This study looks to further understand the stigmatization directed at students and educators and offer suggestions to dismantle the systems that are in place that uphold these forms of oppression. Using critical theory and fat studies as the theoretical framework, this phenomenological and autoethnographical study explores the experiences of fat educators and adults who are reflecting on their time within the school system when they were students living in a larger body. As often the voices within Fat Studies are focused on white women, the fifteen semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals across the gender spectrum where 20% did not identify as female, and 40% of the participants were part of the IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) community. The analysis uncovered four themes that were central to the experience of the participants: (1) the effects of minority stress are unique and chronic, (2) the worth and value of a person is seen in their outward body appearance, (3) the impact of marginalization and stigmatization by others with thin privilege is seen in both practice and policy, and (4) allyship and justified anger are necessary to effect change. Participants shared their experiences of being in a large body as students and as educators, and the ongoing social injustice that they frequently face. Through the conversations, suggestions for policies and inclusionary practices at various levels to address this anti-fat hatred were revealed. These suggestions included considerations around physical spaces and equipment, and the importance of representation, education, and allyship. To be trauma-informed, it is important to note that this thesis includes powerful stories and suggestions for change, however, there are many stories included that may be difficult to read and process.
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