NAAFA Community Voices Blog

Sharing thoughts and ideas from fat community.

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Moving Women’s Fatshion Forward Through The Years - Part 2

Fatshion (the term currently being used for fat fashion) and fatshionistas (those that love fat fashion) are something we see on social media every day. But what do we know of the history of women’s fat fashion?

This is part 2 of a 2-part review of the history of fat fashion visibility.

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Moving Women’s Fatshion Forward Through The Years - Part 1

Fatshion (the term currently being used for fat fashion) and fatshionistas (those that love fat fashion) are something we see on social media every day. But what do we know of the history of women’s fat fashion?

This is part 1 or a 2-part review of the history of fat fashion visibility.

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Activism, Medical, From the Newsletter, Healthcare Terri and Bill Weitze Activism, Medical, From the Newsletter, Healthcare Terri and Bill Weitze

Media and Research Roundup - March 2022

For the latest information and research on fatness, check out the Media Research Roundup. This issue features: lack of plus-size representation in fashion week, being weighed at the doctor’s office, anti-discrimination in Brazil, WW’s violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act Rule and more!

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