As Hollywood struggles to tell the stories of more racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse people, there is still one prominent group that is rarely reflected in the media: fat folks. Discover the insidious, racist roots that belie fatphobia (spoiler alert: it isn't "health"), as well as the care and access that awaits marginalized groups when we are represented and respected.

Jen Ponton presented this TEDx Talk at TEDx PrincetonWomen on November 24, 2020.