Comments on: Fat and Queer: Call for proposals http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/ In defense of the sanctimonious women's studies set. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:27:08 +0000 hourly 1 By: Pride & Opinions » Blog Archive » Friday Link Roundup http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142337 Pride & Opinions » Blog Archive » Friday Link Roundup Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:01:45 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142337 [...] They’ll Be Calling Us Terrorists: A great look at a reaction by Catholicism to gay folk. * Feministe - Fat and Queer: Call for Proposals: If I lived in New York City, I would want to attend this. Plus, the comments have an interesting [...] [...] They’ll Be Calling Us Terrorists: A great look at a reaction by Catholicism to gay folk. * Feministe – Fat and Queer: Call for Proposals: If I lived in New York City, I would want to attend this. Plus, the comments have an interesting [...]

]]> By: kactus http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142242 kactus Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:01:41 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142242 <blockquote>I’m not sure I understand the intersection of “fat” and “queer” here, or more specifically what one kind of activism has to do with the other. Are the organizers suggesting that “fat” is a queer identity much like “trans” or “lesbian”? Or is this a conference on the experience of fat people who are queer (or vice versa) - sort of like one might hold a conference for/about queer people of color?</blockquote> This is a conference on the experience of fat people who also happen to be queer, yes. Or if you prefer, queer people who also happen to be fat.

I’m not sure I understand the intersection of “fat” and “queer” here, or more specifically what one kind of activism has to do with the other. Are the organizers suggesting that “fat” is a queer identity much like “trans” or “lesbian”? Or is this a conference on the experience of fat people who are queer (or vice versa) – sort of like one might hold a conference for/about queer people of color?

This is a conference on the experience of fat people who also happen to be queer, yes. Or if you prefer, queer people who also happen to be fat.

]]> By: CBrachyrhynchos http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142235 CBrachyrhynchos Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:53:05 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142235 Alana: At least with gay and bisexual men, yes there are unique issues and concerns about how accepting the gay community is in regards to varieties of body type, frequencies of eating disorders, representation and subculture. There is an extended history of in-fighting between "bears" and "twinks" for example. Alana: At least with gay and bisexual men, yes there are unique issues and concerns about how accepting the gay community is in regards to varieties of body type, frequencies of eating disorders, representation and subculture. There is an extended history of in-fighting between “bears” and “twinks” for example.

]]> By: Alana http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142215 Alana Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:16:06 +0000 http://www.feministe.us/blog/archives/2007/12/13/fat-and-queer-call-for-proposals/#comment-142215 I'm not sure I understand the intersection of "fat" and "queer" here, or more specifically what one kind of activism has to do with the other. Are the organizers suggesting that "fat" is a queer identity much like "trans" or "lesbian"? Or is this a conference on the experience of fat people who are queer (or vice versa) - sort of like one might hold a conference for/about queer people of color? If the latter, what's the difference between "Political Fat Queer Visibility and Action" and "Political Fat Visibility and Action?" Are there political issues around fat that are specific to fat people who are queer? I’m not sure I understand the intersection of “fat” and “queer” here, or more specifically what one kind of activism has to do with the other. Are the organizers suggesting that “fat” is a queer identity much like “trans” or “lesbian”? Or is this a conference on the experience of fat people who are queer (or vice versa) – sort of like one might hold a conference for/about queer people of color?

If the latter, what’s the difference between “Political Fat Queer Visibility and Action” and “Political Fat Visibility and Action?” Are there political issues around fat that are specific to fat people who are queer?

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