“The Biggest Fat Celebration of the Year'' will be held this weekend in Seattle, Washington, with three days of workshops, panels, classes and more promoting the “Fat Freedom'' movement.
of event website Looking ahead to Fat Con in 2024, it says its mission is to “improve the lives of fat people through art, health, public policy and community action.” By increasing visibility and elevating the voices of larger people, we are not seeking acceptance, we are seeking fat liberation. ”
The Seattle conference kicks off January 5-7 and follows the first Fatcon held in Philadelphia last October. Tickets for the January event range from $250 to $600 per person.
A TikTok of a self-proclaimed “fat activist” promoting the event went viral after it was shared by the conservative X account.
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Events of this magnitude and size in Seattle say their workshops will promote “fat joy” and “fat liberation.” (St. Petersburg)
“Fat Con is a three-day celebration of fat liberation,” the activist says in the video. “We celebrate fat liberation, body acceptance, and the power of being in the fat community,” she explains.
“With a full brunch, a full fashion show, and a full vendor marketplace, the atmosphere will be perfect,” she touts.
The schedule of workshops and discussions includes “Fat Liberation 101,” “Emotions,” and more. [our] “Fat” and “101 ways to lose weight for fat haters.”
Some events appear to be sexual in nature, such as “Rope Bondage 101” and “Fat phobia in Kink.” Another panel discusses Christian dietary culture and the “religious nature of healthism.”
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The Fat Con event issued a warning against discussions about body size and weight. (Credit: iStock)
Event experiences include size-inclusive photo shoots, a plus-size marketplace, sessions with queers, and more.whimsical astrology witch“Chiropractors whose pronouns are ze/hill, they/them, or she/her.”
Most events in the schedule include “trigger warnings” that conference attendees should be aware of, such as mentions of “exercise,” “obesity phobia,” certain body types, “diet culture,” etc.
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The fat acceptance movement has gained momentum in recent years as activists work together With major companies like Dove Promotes “fat release”.
Some activists argue that efforts to combat obesity are rooted in “colonialism, racism, homophobia and transphobia” and go beyond promoting body acceptance.
