Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities Events Seminar Series Upcoming Seminars - All Are Welcome Fatphobia as Misogynoir: Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma Marcel and Josephine Patterson Memorial Lecture in the Medical HumanitiesFatphobia as Misogynoir:Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma Sabrina Strings, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Sociologyand Chancellor’s FellowUniversity of California, IrvineThursday, May 12, 202212:00 NoonIn this presentation, I will highlight the troubled past (and present) of fat stigma. While many believe that fatphobia is a relatively recent invention, I will underscore the centrality of slavery and race science in its perpetuation throughout the western world. I will explain how the medical field took up the mantle of anti-fatness as a result of social and cultural shifts in thinking about race and feminine propriety in the early 20th century. I will conclude with an examination of the scientific bases of the so called "obesity epidemic." The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A.Register HERE in advance for this webinarAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containingInformation about joining the webinar. Event Information Fatphobia as Misogynoir: Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma May 12, 2022 - 12pm-1pm Add to Calendar: Outlook Google Calendar Departmental Events Reproductive Ethics Conference January 22-23, 2026 - 8am-5pm The Tenth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 22and 23, 2026, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through September 15, 2025. All Previous Events Lecture by Dr. Emily Anderson May 15, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Annual BHH Unconference April 24, 2025 - 10am-11am Knowledge of AIDS Workshop Keynote Speaker Dr. Steven Epstein March 27, 2025 - 12pm-1:30pm Guest Lecture by Dr. Lori Bruce March 5, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Lori Bruce will present on March 5th. Guest Lecture by Dr. Chloe Romains February 17, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Elizabeth Romanis will present on February 17th, 2025. Reproductive Ethics Conference January 9-10, 2025 - 8am-5pm The Ninth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 2025, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through Aug. 1, 2024. 123…37»
Fatphobia as Misogynoir: Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma Marcel and Josephine Patterson Memorial Lecture in the Medical HumanitiesFatphobia as Misogynoir:Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma Sabrina Strings, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Sociologyand Chancellor’s FellowUniversity of California, IrvineThursday, May 12, 202212:00 NoonIn this presentation, I will highlight the troubled past (and present) of fat stigma. While many believe that fatphobia is a relatively recent invention, I will underscore the centrality of slavery and race science in its perpetuation throughout the western world. I will explain how the medical field took up the mantle of anti-fatness as a result of social and cultural shifts in thinking about race and feminine propriety in the early 20th century. I will conclude with an examination of the scientific bases of the so called "obesity epidemic." The presentation will be followed by a short Q&A.Register HERE in advance for this webinarAfter registering, you will receive a confirmation email containingInformation about joining the webinar. Event Information Fatphobia as Misogynoir: Gender, Race, and Weight Stigma May 12, 2022 - 12pm-1pm Add to Calendar: Outlook Google Calendar
Reproductive Ethics Conference January 22-23, 2026 - 8am-5pm The Tenth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 22and 23, 2026, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through September 15, 2025.
Guest Lecture by Dr. Chloe Romains February 17, 2025 - 12pm-1pm Dr. Elizabeth Romanis will present on February 17th, 2025.
Reproductive Ethics Conference January 9-10, 2025 - 8am-5pm The Ninth Annual Reproductive Ethics Conference will be held Jan. 9 and 10, 2025, in Galveston. Abstracts for individual presentations, panels, and posters are accepted through Aug. 1, 2024.