Abstract
Using embodied sociology, literature on overweight/obesity/fatness and qualitative data generated during a study of masculinities and weight-related issues, this paper explores various accounts that help bridge the gap between slim ideals and bulky realities. As well as bringing together and categorizing weight-related accounts according to their status as justifications or excuses, two additional aligning actions are discussed: contrition and repudiation. These concepts are grounded, respectively, in a discussion of intentional weight loss and size activism. The value of re-reading classic social theory in a corporeal light is underscored and qualitative data on male embodiment are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 128-167 |
| Number of pages | 40 |
| Journal | Social Theory and Health |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2006 |
Keywords
- accounts
- embodiment
- fatness
- masculinities
- obesity
