Politics of the body: Fatphobia and body talk

New co-curricular dialogue offered Fall 2023

Join us for a six (6) session, co-curricular, Intergroup Dialogue series for undergraduate and graduate students. 

The focus of the dialogue is to unpack our relationship to/with fatness and explore how fatphobia, in connection to various other systems of oppression, has caused harm to ourselves and others This dialogue is open to folks of all sizes, with a focus on centering the experiences of those who identify as fat. 

Politics of the Body: Fatphobia and Body Talk is supported by the Intergroup Dialogue program and sponsored by the School of Education Joan N. Burstyn Collaborative Research grant. The dialogue is co-facilitated by Atiya McGhee, Ph.D. Student in the Cultural Foundations of Education program, and Linzy Andre, Ph.D. Candidate in Counseling and Counselor Education 

Registration Required by Friday, Oct. 13th 

Politics of the Body: Fatphobia and Body Talk FlyerText Reads: Politics of the Body Fatphobia and Body Talk. Politics of the body is an intergroup dialogue for undergraduate and graduate students to explore topics related to fatness and fatphobia. The focus of the dialogue is to unpack our relationship to/with fatness and explore how fatphobia, in connection to various other systems of oppression, has caused harm to ourselves and others. This dialogue is open to folks of all sizes, with a focus on centering the experiences of those who identify as fat. Registration Required. Deadline: Friday, October 13th. Dates (all Tuesdays) October 17, October 24, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 28. The time is 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm in person. You must be able to attend at least 4 of the 6 sessions. Refreshments provided. Image of a QR Code. For more information contact Atiya McGhee (atmcghee@syr.edu) or Linzy Andre (landre@syr.edu).  

 When: Every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm starting Oct. 27th until Nov. 28th (except Nov. 21st).  

Where: In Person, Location to Be Decided 

Requirements: Must be able to attend at least 4 out of the 6 sessions

Masks are encouraged. If interested, please register as space is limited (click here to register). 

For questions or more information, please contact Atiya McGhee (atmcghee@syr.edu) or Linzy Andre (landre@syr.edu).