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“Fat Swim” and Literature’s Fatphobia Problem

Culture
United States
Commencé April 25, 2026

The novelist Emma Copley Eisenberg discusses her short-story collection “Fat Swim,” and the fatphobia she finds in contemporary fiction, with the critic Jennifer Wilson

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Literature must confront fatphobia to reflect the diversity of human experience and challenge societal norms about body image.

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Critics should not dismiss fatphobia in literature as a minor issue; it shapes readers' perceptions and reinforces harmful stereotypes.

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The portrayal of fat characters in literature can be complex, sometimes reflecting societal biases while also offering narratives of empowerment.

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While fatphobia exists in literature, the focus should be on storytelling quality rather than weight representation.

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Addressing fatphobia in literature is essential, but we must also recognize the progress made in representing diverse body types in contemporary fiction.

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