In our culture, sexuality has been cemented as a private, taboo aspect of life. From birth, we are socialised by those around us, the media, and the systems in place to adhere to a narrow definition of sexuality. We have had to fight to unlearn this heteronormativity and fight for our right to express ourselves
May is Fat Liberation Month, and Feedists for Fat Liberation is celebrating by sharing favorite recipes and the liberatory stories that connect us to our culinary creations. We hope you enjoy Laura’s Blood Orange Raspberry Cake recipe and contemplate the way her experience parallels the work she’s doing to unite feedism and fat liberation. If
Feedists for Fat Liberation is a non-hierarchical international organising group working toward justice, equality, and liberation for all fat people. Our group comprises a core organising team and an active base of around 20-30 participants and members, all of whom are involved in the feedism community in some capacity. We are based globally and have
When we say fatphobia, what we’re talking about is anti-fat bias. Fatphobia is the more common expression because it’s cribbed from the same linguistic conventions that resulted in the hatred of queer people being called “homophobia.” Phobias are uncontrollable personal fears; anti-fat bias exists by design. For the purpose of this discussion, we will use
The following tips and strategies were collectively developed at the January 23, 2021 Feedists for Fat Liberation (FFL) event to help people feel more comfortable with being open about their feedist sexuality. Work with a therapist Attend FFL events Establish communication about what to reveal and when to reveal it Accepting that you cannot change
The following tips and strategies were collectively developed at the February 6, 2021 Feedists for Fat Liberation (FFL) event to help people unlearn and release fatphobia in all forms. Curate media intake, follow a bunch more fat people and don't disproportionately populate with thin media Catch people when they're being good. and give positive feedback.Catch
The following action points were collectively developed at the February 20, 2021 Feedists for Fat Liberation (FFL) event to help people make fat liberation a reality in feedism. Accessibility A feedism community that doesn't face access barriers to participating in fat liberation Furniture that's superfat-friendly; make spaces that are more accessible. The place I go
