Three Things Netflix’s Controversial ‘Fat-Shaming’ Series Insatiable Gets Right

(Conversation) – Netflix’s controversial Insatiable (2018) is the story of a teen who loses weight and competes in beauty pageants. Some people have said the show promotes fat-shaming and disordered eating. Thousands of viewers   have called for it to pulled from Netflix. However, despite the show’s problems, it does shed light on other issues facing young women. Insatiable tells the story of Patty (Debbie Ryan), an overweight teen who has spent her life being relentlessly bullied. After an altercation that causes Patty to have her jaw wired shut for…

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