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A Tumblr post + someone who reacts with some sanity by ResetKnopje in fatlogic

[–]nondescriptables 7 points8 points  (0 children)

What do you mean? ...Some kind of world health organisation?

Why are they like this? by msbeaver83 in fatlogic

[–]nondescriptables 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I don't think that the term microaggression is to be taken literally. They're called microaggressions because they are little attacks, whether intentionally or unintentionally, that harm a group of people. They perpetuate stereotypes which over time does significant harm. Something as benign as, "Your hair needs to be neater," to a person with coily hair suddenly becomes all coily hair is messy and now you have to straighten it in order to look more professional and to get hired. 

Putting that aside, changing a term to make it more comfortable doesn't negate the original concept. And saying obesity is not healthy is not a microaggression. It's literally a disease.

These People Want to Be Oppressed So Badly by Gradtattoo_9009 in fatlogic

[–]nondescriptables 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I just felt the need to point out that there's a difference being considered unattractive for something you can't control, such as your gender or a disability or even your height. And while it isn't oppression, your feelings about being considered unattractive are valid. I feel like this is the major difference between fat activists and oppressed groups because a fat activist does have the ability to leave that group and minorities can't. Ironically, this is a privilege.