The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman
| Author | : J. Gailey |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 217 |
| Release | : 2014-11-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137407177 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137407174 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (174 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman by : J. Gailey
Download or read book The Hyper(in)visible Fat Woman written by J. Gailey and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-11-19 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.