Elevating the Voices and Research of Fat Scholars and Activists

Standpoint Theory in Fat Studies

Bibliographic Data

ID18993108
AuthorsLaurie Cooper Stoll (0000-0002-6333-5655, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, corresponding author), Darci L Thoune (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse)
Year2020
Volume9
Issue2
Pages93-100
Publication date2020-05-03
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueFat Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2160-486X • E-ISSN: 2160-4851
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/21604851.2019.1629812
OpenAlexW2955209452
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited26

Unfortunately, when it comes to much of the research on fat people, the voices of fat people, including fat researchers and activists, are either marginalized or absent. We believe one way to address this shortcoming in the literature is through greater use of standpoint theory, particularly the application of standpoint approaches that emphasize the importance of situated-knowledge and the epistemic advantage of marginalized groups. In this introduction to the special issue on standpoint theory in fat studies we provide a brief overview of standpoint theory, discuss the achievement of fat standpoint, raise questions about the challenges of engaging in fat studies and fat activism as fat scholars, and highlight the importance of epistemology that is derived from fat people’s own experiences

Epistemology · Situated · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Diversity and Impact of Dance · Historical and modern epidemiology studies · Obesity and Health Practices · Philosophy

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