Fatphobia | Kate Manne (with Travis Timmerman)

Brain in a Vat

Kate Manne discusses how fatphobia impacts the lives of fat-bodied people in various domains, including healthcare, education, and employment.

Manne explores the relationship between weight and health, and challenges pervasive societal biases.

She argues for a deeper understanding of systemic oppression against fat-bodied people, and considers how fat we should choose to be.

[00:00] Guest Introduction

[00:17] Case Study: Jen Curran's Misdiagnosis

[01:59] Defining Fatphobia

[02:56] The Straitjacket Metaphor

[04:20] Fatphobia in Education and Employment

[08:04] Fatphobia in Healthcare

[10:11] Intersectionality

[15:14] Historical Roots of Fatphobia

[18:54] Weight and Health: A Complex Relationship

[29:54] The Ineffectiveness of Diets

[35:44] Genetics and Weight

[49:09] Moral and Prudential Considerations

[01:04:45] Conclusion and Final Thoughts