Speaking My Mind: It’s Time We Talk about Anti-fatness in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

Laura Maria Rocha-Seelig

doi:10.58680/ej2026115313

January 1, 2026The English Journal

Speaking My Mind: It’s Time We Talk about Anti-fatness in Culturally Relevant Pedagogy

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The essay explores the presence of anti-fatness in literacy education and advocates for inclusive teaching methods.
Analyzes instances of anti-fatness in literacy classrooms
Argues for the integration of body-inclusive practices in pedagogy
Culturally relevant pedagogy currently overlooks body diversity
Inclusive teaching approaches improve student affirmation and engagement

Implication

This essay examines anti-fatness in literacy classrooms, suggesting body-inclusive teaching practices for all students.

Abstract

This essay examines how anti-fatness manifests in literacy classrooms and argues that culturally relevant pedagogy must expand to include body-inclusive teaching practices that affirm students of all sizes.

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