Time and again we find the insane Left/Progressives positing views that are nothing short of hysterical.
Here's today's:
1. "Iowa State University Prof Working to Advance ‘Fat Justice’
“we explore the philosophical bounds of fat activism and fat resistance”
A professor at Iowa State University is working to advance a concept called “fat justice” as part of his overall scholarly body of work highlighting those not traditionally centered in
student equity and justice discourses.
He recently co-authored a scholarly journal article headlined “‘Feeling good as hell’: Black women and the nuances of fat resistance.” The headline is a reference to a song by the popular pop singer Lizzo about feeling good about yourself.
“Grounded in Black women’s ways of knowing, we explore the philosophical bounds of fat activism and fat resistance and through citing examples of Black women engaged in resistance to body-oppressive structures, we highlight the ways fat people and their accomplices (nonfat and non-fat identifying people) contribute to the collective effort for fat justice,” the abstract states.
... contribute to the freedom of fat bodies.”
... Stewart argued that fat phobia and sizeism on campus “excludes larger people from the promise of higher education.”
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2. Of course, there is this:
"Nearly 80% hospitalized for COVID-19 were overweight or obese"
news.yahoo.com
….and…..
“Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds”
Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds
and....
"The introduction to this table essentially summarizes the findings that 94% of the deaths by COVID-19 were also associated a potential fatal health condition (heart failure) or other significant co-morbidity factor (e.g., obesity). Therefore only 6% of the deaths reported for the virus are not connected with any other underling illness.
3. And I found a cartoon with Candycorn in it!
Here's today's:
1. "Iowa State University Prof Working to Advance ‘Fat Justice’
“we explore the philosophical bounds of fat activism and fat resistance”
A professor at Iowa State University is working to advance a concept called “fat justice” as part of his overall scholarly body of work highlighting those not traditionally centered in
student equity and justice discourses.
He recently co-authored a scholarly journal article headlined “‘Feeling good as hell’: Black women and the nuances of fat resistance.” The headline is a reference to a song by the popular pop singer Lizzo about feeling good about yourself.
“Grounded in Black women’s ways of knowing, we explore the philosophical bounds of fat activism and fat resistance and through citing examples of Black women engaged in resistance to body-oppressive structures, we highlight the ways fat people and their accomplices (nonfat and non-fat identifying people) contribute to the collective effort for fat justice,” the abstract states.
... contribute to the freedom of fat bodies.”
... Stewart argued that fat phobia and sizeism on campus “excludes larger people from the promise of higher education.”
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Iowa State University Prof Working to Advance ‘Fat Justice’
"we explore the philosophical bounds of fat activism and fat resistance"
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2. Of course, there is this:
"Nearly 80% hospitalized for COVID-19 were overweight or obese"
Nearly 80% hospitalized for COVID-19 were overweight or obese
About 78% of people who were hospitalized, placed on a ventilator or died from COVID-19 were overweight or obese, a new report from the CDC shows.Why it matters: The findings show risk of severe COVID-19 illness rises sharply with elevated body mass index, especially for people younger than...
….and…..
“Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds”
Obesity a driving factor in COVID-19 deaths, global report finds
and....
"The introduction to this table essentially summarizes the findings that 94% of the deaths by COVID-19 were also associated a potential fatal health condition (heart failure) or other significant co-morbidity factor (e.g., obesity). Therefore only 6% of the deaths reported for the virus are not connected with any other underling illness.
3. And I found a cartoon with Candycorn in it!