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Decentering the Narrative: Trans Folks, Body Image, and EDs

By Aaryn Clerk — 2019

Conversations surrounding eating disorders, body image, and beauty standards are generally centered on the narratives of straight, cisgender* women. However, these conversations often exclude the experiences of many LGBT people who also struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.

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