Understanding Fat Activism and Body Positivity

The speaker discusses the pervasive issue of fatphobia, sharing personal experiences and highlighting the societal and systemic biases against fat people. They emphasize the importance of body positivity, community support, and artistic expression in challenging these biases. The talk also addresses the impact of fat activism and the need for societal change to embrace diversity and respect for all body types.

What societal structures does the speaker mention as being deeply rooted in fatphobia?

• Capitalism, patriarchy, and racism

• Education, healthcare, and media

• Religion, politics, and economy

• Technology, science, and art

What was the speaker's reaction when she couldn't fit into a tutu as a child?

• She borrowed a tutu from a friend

• She cried and left the room

• She asked for a larger size called a 'fourfour'

• She decided not to participate

What has the speaker spent the last 20 years doing?

• Writing a book on nutrition

• Unpacking and deprogramming societal messages about body image

• Teaching dance classes

• Traveling the world

How do people in the speaker's community view health?

• As a strict diet and exercise regimen

• As a number on a BMI chart

• As a competition to be the fittest

• As a holistic concept including mental health and self-worth

What is the speaker's approach to activism?

• Avoiding public attention

• Doing things that challenge societal norms for fat people

• Focusing solely on online campaigns

• Following traditional methods

What was the name of the fat fem synchronized swim team started by the speaker?

• SWIMFEM

• WATERDANCE

• FATWAVE

• AQUAPORKO!

What was the public reaction to the 'Nothing to Lose' dance production?

• It was ignored by the media

• It became a sellout hit and received rave reviews

• It was criticized and never performed again

• It was only popular in local communities

What does the speaker say about the fear of fat?

• It feeds the diet industry and prevents body acceptance

• It is a minor issue

• It is beneficial for health

• It is only a personal problem

What does the speaker advocate for in terms of societal change?

• More diet programs

• Embracing body diversity and self-determination

• Stricter health policies

• Uniform body standards

What is the speaker's response to being called 'the ISIS of the obesity epidemic'?

• She agrees with the statement

• She ignores it completely

• She is deeply offended

• She finds it absurd and funny