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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Jenny Ellison, author of the new book Being Fat: Women, Weight, and Feminist Activism in Canada. They talk about the origins of fat activism, the strategies used by activists, and the tensions with second wave feminism. They also talk about fitness and healthy eating campaigns, the role of fashion, and the entrepreneurship of some activists.
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In this episode of the History Slam, Sean Graham talks with Jenny Ellison, author of the new book Being Fat: Women, Weight, and Feminist Activism in Canada. They talk about the origins of fat activism, the strategies used by activists, and the tensions with second wave feminism. They also talk about fitness and healthy eating campaigns, the role of fashion, and the entrepreneurship of some activists.