The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman
Weight and Gender Discourse in Contemporary Society
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Marriage & Family
| Author: | J. Gailey | ISBN: | 9781137407177 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US | Publication: | November 19, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Gailey |
| ISBN: | 9781137407177 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
| Publication: | November 19, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
In The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman Gailey investigates the interface between fat women's perceptions of their bodies and of the social expectations and judgments placed on them. The book explores the phenomenon of 'hyper(in)visibility', the seemingly paradoxical social position of being paid exceptional attention while simultaneously being erased.
In The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman Gailey investigates the interface between fat women's perceptions of their bodies and of the social expectations and judgments placed on them. The book explores the phenomenon of 'hyper(in)visibility', the seemingly paradoxical social position of being paid exceptional attention while simultaneously being erased.
