In Roxane Gay's book "Hunger," she explores the challenges of living in a society intolerant of fatness. Gay reflects on her experiences of feeling marginalized due to societal norms and the pervasive stigma surrounding body image. She expresses a sense of frustration with the world's inability to accept diversity in body types, emphasizing that this unwillingness contributes to her struggles.

Despite this, Gay acknowledges a personal responsibility to adapt in some ways. She suggests that while societal attitudes are unlikely to shift quickly, her own perception and acceptance of herself might evolve over time. This realization highlights the complexity of navigating personal identity within a culture that often prioritizes slenderness over acceptance.