In the article, "Fat and Happy: In defense of Fat Acceptance," Mary Ray Worley uses her personal experience to support her argument against society's stereotypical view of fat people. Americans have been told for so many years that it is unattractive and unhealthy to be fat. Worley claims, "We"re so accustomed to this way of thinking that many of us never considered an alternative." While attending the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA) conference in San Diego, Worley learned how deeply her body caused shame in her life. She became more educated and aware of the many misconceptions society (herself included) has about being fat. She also became aware of some alternative thinking. Worley had a life changing experience.
One major element of Worley's argument is the experience she enjoyed at the NAAFA convention. Worley's account of her experience at the convention is based on her new awareness of many activities that other people like herself enjoy without feeling shame. Worley referred to the climate of the convention as a "different planet." Among the activities were swimming, belly dancing, and singing. She participated in the singing and have had the time of her life. She recounts with great admiration, the belly dancing act. Worley vividly describes the dancers and boldly states how beautiful they are.
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Worley's article discusses the importance in gaining good self-esteem. She realized the lack of pride at her visit to the national convention. She clearly identifies many effective ways of accepting herself as a fat person. However, Worley's argument is weakened because she does not mention of how to inform the public of ways of dispelling the negative attitudes we have about fat people. How can the attitude of the public be changed towards large bodied people? Not all fat people have the opportunity to attend a NAAFA convention and there is little in the media that portrays heavy people in a positive way.
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