This session introduces participants to the concept of body liberation and its roots in social movements that challenged mainstream ideals about health, food, and worth. We’ll examine how body liberation builds on, but goes beyond, movements like fat acceptance and body positivity by addressing the systemic and cultural forces that shape how different bodies are treated.
Participants will walk away with a better understanding of how body liberation connects personal empowerment with broader social change, and how they can begin applying these ideas in their daily lives and communities.
By the end of the session, participants will be able to...
Describe the historical development of body liberation, including key movements and milestones from the 1960s to the present.
Differentiate between body liberation, body positivity, and fat acceptance, recognizing their origins and how each has evolved.
Identify meaningful ways to apply body liberation principles in both personal practices and community-based efforts, focusing on addressing systemic and individual barriers.
🗓 Wednesday, May 28, 2025
🕗 8 PM ET
📲 FREE registration + recording access for all registrants!
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