Fatness, Queerness, and Neurodivergent Narratives of Intersectional Identities in Media and Pop Culture.

The article focuses on the representation of fatness, queerness, and neurodivergence in media and popular culture, emphasizing the importance of intersectional identities and narratives. It discusses how these identities intersect with social prejudices, leading to compounded challenges for individu...

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Published in:Intersections: Gender & Sexuality in Asia & the Pacific no. 52; pp. 1 - 6
Main Author: Kumari, Neha
Format: Article
Published: Intersections Nov2025
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