Fat Fetishism and Feederism Test: Quiz and Flashcards

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What does the Routledge Companion to Beauty Politics suggest about the power dynamics of many subcultures?

They have no impact on existing racial, gender, class, and sexual inequalities.
They often aim to create more equal power dynamics across racial, gender, class, and sexual lines.
They often mirror, reinforce, and exaggerate existing racial, gender, class, and sexual inequalities. (correct)
They often challenge and disrupt existing racial, gender, class, and sexual inequalities.

What does sociologist Abigail C. Saguy propose regarding the objectification of women's weight?

It creates more equal power dynamics between men and women.
It reinforces the cultural importance of women's weight to their physical appearance, and therefore also reinforces gender inequality. (correct)
It challenges and disrupts gender inequality.
It has no impact on gender inequality.

What is a key difference between the terms 'feedism' and 'feederism'?

There is no difference, the terms are used interchangeably.
Feedism suggests a more equal relationship between the feeder and feedee. (correct)
Feederism is a more inclusive term that encompasses a wider range of weight gain practices.
Feedism is a more specific term that only refers to the gaining of weight, while feederism includes other weight-related practices.

How does the text describe the portrayal of feedism in the media?

The media portrays feedism as a taboo or niche interest. (D) Signup and view all the answers

When did the first gainer event, called EncourageCon, take place?

In 1992 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did the text say about the research on feedism relationships?

Research has shown that the overwhelming majority of feedism relationships are fully consensual and immobility is mostly kept as a fantasy for participants. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the sexual attraction in fat fetishism?

The weight and size of the overweight or obese person (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the sexual gratification obtained from the process of gaining, or helping others gain, body fat?

Feedism or gaining (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of arousal in 'stuffing' and 'padding' practices within fat fetishism?

The sensations and properties of a real or simulated weight gain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe when men seek out fat women to sexually exploit?

Hogging (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)?

Helping male fat fetishists and other fat admirers find fat women to date and have sex with (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the predominant focus of the fat fetishism community?

Heterosexual relationships between fat women and thinner men (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Power dynamics in subcultures

Subcultures often reflect, strengthen, and intensify existing inequalities related to race, gender, class, and sexuality.

Objectification of women's weight

Focusing on women's weight as a primary factor in their physical appearance, reinforcing gender inequality.