Thin Privilege and Fat Activism

What is thin privilege? Do you have it? Why is it important to educate yourself about it?

We all have to start somewhere. It doesn’t matter where you are starting from, but you have to start. Creating a better world starts with doing your own individual work. Check your biases, understand your privilege, take responsibility in how your ignorance may be causing harm.

I compiled this list of wonderful resources to learn more about this topic. Enjoy learning from the experts below.

https://everydayfeminism.com/2012/11/20-examples-of-thin-privilege/

https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/magazine/how-people-with-thin-privilege-can-fight-body-terrorism/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcthree/article/d5f083b6-d043-471a-94d0-9c3c5af97689

https://nylon.com/articles/virgie-tovar-interview-video?fbclid=IwAR2hZLS2d0vslTylSqFLtlT_KL1VVuBNeZdhAayusK38iQVgIRkXTgFJVRM

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/6-things-that-i-understand-fat-acceptance-movement_b_5200650

https://www.bustle.com/articles/170978-11-influencers-discuss-the-differences-between-body-positivity-fat-acceptance