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The fat acceptance movement, also referred to as the fat liberation movement, is a grass-roots effort to change societal attitudes about fat people. The movement, generally accepted as having started in 1969, has gained steam since the 1980s and 1990s, coinciding with a steep rise in the number of overweight and obese persons in society in developed nations, and now consists of several activist organizations, publications, and conferences.
History
In 1969, William Fabrey founded the National Association to Aid Fat Americans, later renamed the National Association to Advance Fatness Acceptance (NAAFA). However, a few years later in Los Angeles, Sara Fishman (then going by Aldebaran) and Judy Freespirit, founders of a local NAAFA chapter, separated from NAAFA in 1973 to form their own radical activism group, the Fat Underground. Additionally, Fishman moved to New Haven where she, along with Karen Scott-Jones, founded the New Haven Fat Liberation Front, an organization similar to the Fat Underground in its radical (for its time) actions.
Therefore, their writings, along with those of others, were published to a wide audience for the first time in 1983, with the release of Shadow on a Tightrope.
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@Gay_Bears I disagree. Being a bear is not just about being fat. It's a state of mind, an acceptance of your natural masculinity.
manbears (Manbears) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:33:40 -0000
@Gay_Bears I disagree. Being a bear is not just about being fat. It's a state of mind, an acceptance of your natural masculinity.
If the fat acceptance and pro-anorexia groups had a convention on the same day in the same hotel, they'd annihilate like matter/anti-matter.
tobascodagama (Tobasco da Gama) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:56 -0000
If the fat acceptance and pro-anorexia groups had a convention on the same day in the same hotel, they'd annihilate like matter/anti-matter.
I'm reading the other comments on that diet post, which has unfortunately reminded me of the existence of the "fat acceptance" movement.
tobascodagama (Tobasco da Gama) Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:58:59 -0000
I'm reading the other comments on that diet post, which has unfortunately reminded me of the existence of the "fat acceptance" movement.
Maybe someone wants to fly me to #Melbourne to give a series of talks on men and Fat Acceptance. Totally up my alley. (@definatalie)
NicholasPerkins (Nicholas Perkins) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 22:33:39 -0000
Maybe someone wants to fly me to #Melbourne to give a series of talks on men and Fat Acceptance. Totally up my alley. (@definatalie)
Watched trailer for @FatGirlsFloat documentary about women in the fat acceptance movement http://bit.ly/pfk1N
larrybobsf (Larry-bob Roberts) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:06:29 -0000
Watched trailer for @FatGirlsFloat documentary about women in the fat acceptance movement http://bit.ly/pfk1N
no, it's about fat acceptance, and psychological affects of fat talk, dieting, and weight loss. cable's for the visual aid.
sprrklz (nina summers) Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:52:09 -0000
no, it's about fat acceptance, and psychological affects of fat talk, dieting, and weight loss. cable's for the visual aid.
Big Folks Health FAQ - From the newsgroups soc.support.fat-acceptance and alt.support.big-folks.
Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality - Factors in the Sexual Satisfaction of Obese Women in Relationships. Discusses self-image, social and cultural factors, and therapies for dysphoria.
FAQ About Physical Resources for Big Folks - Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about physical resources for big folks. No nonsense, practical tips.
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I Was A Fat Kid - This Is My Story. - A site for sharing stories of what it is like being a fat child in our society.
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Kelly Bliss - Self-care and self-acceptance.
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Realwomen - Online community for larger and plus size women. Health issues, size acceptance, plus size clothing, online shopping larger woman clothing.
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The Curvy Chick Online - An online community for full-figure or plus size women seeking confidence, self-esteem and acceptance of their physical self.
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