In her memoir "Hunger: A Memoir of (My) Body," Roxane Gay explores the complex relationship between body image and societal expectations. She expresses the internal conflict she feels as both a woman and a fat woman in a world that discourages her from occupying physical space. This pressure creates a heightened awareness of her presence and worth in different contexts.

Gay's reflections highlight the struggle between conforming to imposed norms and embracing feminist ideals that advocate for women's rights to exist confidently in their bodies. She conveys the powerful message that while society often marginalizes women based on their size, feminism encourages women to assert themselves and claim their space unapologetically.