Feederism

This book explores the controversial and misunderstood world of sexualised weight gain known as feederism. Conversations with over 20 feeders and feedees are analysed through a psychological and sociological lens. The implications for health professionals working in bariatrics are discussed along with directions for future research.

Autorentext
Kathy Charles has been a psychology lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, UK since 2007. She is a Chartered Psychologist, former Public Engagement Fellow, and has a PhD in forensic psychology from Glasgow Caledonian University. She has previously published work on unusual interests and forensic psychology.

Michael Palkowski is a PhD student at Edinburgh Napier University, UK in the Business School.

Inhalt

Introduction

1. Feederism in Context: Mainstream Depictions, Psychology, and Sociology

2. Personal Stories and Feederism Fiction

3. Future Directions for Feederism