I am hyperconscious of how I take up space. As a woman, as a fat woman, I am not supposed to take up space. And yet, as a feminist, I am encouraged to believe I can take up space.
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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...
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