A Powerful, Candid Reflection: Plus-Size: A Memoir of Pop Culture, Fatphobia, and Social Change by Mekdela (Book Review #2068)

Mekdela’s Plus-Size offers a deeply insightful and candid exploration of fatphobia, social change, and the evolving body positive movement. Through a collection of thought-provoking essays, Mekdela blends personal reflections with cultural analyses to demonstrate how pop culture has played a role in shaping America’s often toxic relationship with fat.

From films and television shows to books and media from the 1990s to the present day, Plus-Size examines the many ways society has perpetuated fatphobia, misogyny, misogynoir, ableism, and capitalism. Mekdela effectively illustrates how these cultural forces intersect and influence our treatment of people, especially women of size.

But beyond critiquing these harmful systems, this memoir is hopeful. It highlights the powerful potential for social change through the ongoing body positivity movement. The author’s insightful take on how pop culture can either reinforce or challenge societal norms opens a compelling dialogue on the possibilities of shifting the narrative.

Mekdela’s Plus-Size is essential reading for anyone looking to understand the complex dynamics of body image, self-love, and the societal pressures faced by those deemed “different.” It challenges readers to reflect on their own biases and encourages a much-needed dialogue around inclusivity and representation in media.

Written by Jeyran Main

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