Pedagogy for Fat Liberation

Fat Studies is an active and evolving field shaped by scholarship, activism, art, and lived experience. This primer is designed for readers who want a basic overview of Fat Studies and the project of Fat Liberation, and their relevance to teaching and learning.

The Theory section overviews the history of Fat Studies research, key concepts, conversations, and frequently asked questions.

The Praxis section supports educators with integrating fat politics into pedagogical practice. It offers reflection questions, tools, and speculative activities for thinking about how anti-fatness shapes classrooms and institutions, and how those spaces might be approached differently.