Fattening Queer Theory: Review of Queering Fat Embodiment, by Cat Pausé, Jackie Wykes, and Samantha Murray (Editors) (original) (raw)
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The review examines the intersection of queer theory and fat studies as presented in the book "Queering Fat Embodiment" edited by Cat Pausé, Jackie Wykes, and Samantha Murray. It highlights contributions from various authors who explore themes such as performativity, lived experience, and the entanglements between fat embodiment and queer identities. Through an analysis of eleven essays, the review argues for the potential of fatness to disrupt heteronormative binaries and suggests that both fat and disabled bodies can benefit from queer modes of embodiment.
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