Fat is a feminist issue

Susie Orbach S ORBACH Susie Orbach Susie Orbach First published 1978

About this book

Abstract: Compulsive eating is rooted in the social inequality of women. Drawing on case study experience, the meaning of fatness and thinness in our society is explored, and self-help guidelines are provided for individual or group use. Anorexia nervosa is discussed, based on the author's reading and talks with those afflicted. Medical interventions, as detailed here are part of the problem rather than the solution to compulsive eating.

Subjects

compulsive eating
eating disorders
eating disorders in women
eetstoornissen
feeding and eating disorders
feeding behavior
feminism
food habits
gender identity
mental health
obesity
obesity in women
oreximanie
overweight women
popular works
psychological aspects
psychological aspects of obesity
psychological aspects of obesity in women
psychological aspects of reducing
psychological aspects of weight loss
psychological conditioning
psychologische aspecten
psychology
reducing
reducing diet
social environment
treatment
vetzucht
vrouwen
weight gain
weight loss
weight perception
women
women, health and hygiene
women's health
zelfbeeld