Relatório de elaboração do Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso “Um amor construído: as felicidades e as dores da mulher gorda”

Abstract

The book “A Love Built: the Joys and Sorrows of the Fat Woman” investigates the lived experiences of fat women, analyzing how fatphobia impacts their self-esteem, accessibility, careers, and romantic relationships. The text presents the idea that fat women’s self-esteem is inherently social, making their bodies a determinant of exclusion and stigma. Through the analysis of the narratives of Helena Vieira (a fat transgender woman), Paula Mello (a fat and lesbian woman), and Camila Hilário (a Black, fat, and bisexual woman), the research explores the intersectionality of prejudices that deepen marginalization. The findings reveal that self-love and the sharing of experiences are essential for building new ways of existing with dignity and pleasure.