Fat Tactics

Fat Tactics

Fat Tactics

Erec Smith

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Editorial:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group Inc
Año de edición:
2018
Materia
Semántica, análisis del discurso, etc.
ISBN:
9781498531160
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This book explores and analyzes the ways fat acceptance activists have advocated through language and tactical action. Using Anthony Giddens’ concept of Structuration in the make-up of ideology, the book identifies how fat acceptance activists use signification, domination, and legitimation to strengthen their cause. Thus, their actions are both rhetorical and tactical.Fat-considered a descriptor and not a negative label among activists-is highly stigmatized for arbitrary reasons in various areas of life ranging from the fashion industry to health care. This books shows how fat acceptance activists work to remedy this situation.

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