Putting The Whale in Cultural Context; Why it's Misrepresentation Matters

Hollywood has been in a rush to praise this film and this performance despite overwhelming criticism from fat people. It seems many people do not understand why misrepresentation matters or the cultural context in which it exists. I have tried my best to explain some of the harmful tropes it traffics in and below you'll find further resources on some of them.

Bury Your Gays:
Council of Geeks:    • The "Bury Your Gays" Trope in Film and Tel...  
Caelan Conrad:    • Bury Your Gays & The Last of Us  
Article: https://www.autostraddle.com/all-65-d...

The Problem of the Single Story
https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_...

Inspiration Porn:
Jessica Kellgren-Fozard:    • Inspiration P*rn: Oscar Bait!  
Article: https://www.qicreative.com/news/what-...

Fatness and health stuff:
Maintenance Phase: https://maintenancephase.buzzsprout.c...


Origin of the Oscars:    • The History of the OSCARS | Academy Awards  

Misrepresentation of Minorities by the Majority
Sia's Music -Jessie Gender:    • Sia's Music: The Trap of Symbolic Autistic...  
Danish Girl - Adequate Emily:    • Trans Women in Cinema Episode 2: The Danis...  
Greenbook - For Harriet:    • Yes, Green Book really is that bad. (Review)  

About Autism Speaks: https://autisticadvocacy.org/wp-conte...
About Obesity Action Coalition: https://weightandhealthcare.substack....


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