“Alexandrismos” e movimento body positive: um estudo sobre a superação da gordofobia

Abstract

This article intends to send the reader into a reflection over the mental, physical and social processes that are involved in the problem of gordophobia and how the experience of each overweight person can influence their own self perception. Therefore, this article analyzes the impact of social media, Youtube channels (specifically the Alexandrismos) and the book "Pare de se odiar – Porque amar o próprio corpo é um ato revolucionário" in overweight people's quality of life. To verify the positive influence that the streaming of the Youtube channel Alexandrismos has been having, as well as the work of Alexandra Gurgel; To criticize the body positive movement and the way that after its creation a distinct scenario has blossomed when it comes to acceptance and self acceptance, were objectives of this article. The research methodology focused on the analysis of both Youtube Channel and Alexandra's work and the discussions born from ideas of acceptance and corporeality, integrating the methodology into the narratives of the book “stop hating yourself”, provoking the reader to reflect about the taboo were gordophobia is associated with obesity.