Fat Fetishism and Feed(er)ism Quiz
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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?

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

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

    <p>In 1992 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>The weight and size of the overweight or obese person (C)</p> 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?

    <p>Feedism or gaining (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Hogging (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the predominant focus of the fat fetishism community?

    <p>Heterosexual relationships between fat women and thinner men (C)</p> 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.

    Feedism vs. Feederism

    Feedism suggests a more equal relationship between feeder and feedee than feederism.

    Media portrayal of feedism

    Media often presents feedism as taboo or a niche interest.

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    EncourageCon

    The first gainer event, held in 1992.

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    Feedism relationships

    Research shows most feedism relationships are consensual, with immobility often a fantasy.

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    Fat fetishism attraction

    Sexual attraction in fat fetishism is primarily based on the person's weight and size.

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    Feedism/Gaining

    Sexual gratification from gaining body fat, either personally or for others.

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    Hogging

    Men seeking to exploit fat women sexually.

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    NAAFA focus

    The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance primarily aims to connect male admirers of fat people with fat women.

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    Fat fetishism focus

    Predominantly heterosexual relationships between fat women and thinner men.

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    Stuffing/Padding focus

    Sensations and properties of real or simulated weight gain are the focus of arousal in stuffing and padding practices.

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    Study Notes

    • Fat fetishism, also known as adipophilia, is a sexual attraction towards overweight or obese individuals primarily due to their weight and size.
    • Within fat fetishism, there are subcategories such as 'feed(er)ism' or 'gaining', where sexual pleasure comes from gaining body fat, 'stuffing' and 'padding' where arousal comes from sensations of gaining.
    • The fat fetishism community has connections with body positivity and fat feminism movements, with organizations like NAAFA advocating for fat acceptance.
    • Fat fetishism communities are predominantly heterosexual, focusing on fat women and thinner men, with practices including internet porn, 'gaining', 'hogging', and 'squashing'.
    • Gainers and feedees enjoy gaining weight themselves, while encouragers and feeders derive pleasure from helping others gain weight, with some viewing feedism as a lifestyle or sexual orientation rather than a fetish.

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    Test your knowledge on fat fetishism, feed(er)ism, gaining, stuffing, and other aspects of sexual attraction related to overweight or obese individuals. Explore the intricacies of sexual gratification associated with body weight and size preferences.

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