#24 Inclusivity Gets the Rose!

<p>First off, Jackie apologizes for her voice; she had laryngitis/a cold and we simply had to record. So, if her voice doesn't annoy you too much...enjoy our discussion of books featuring body diversity and representation! Also, are you one of those who loves to hate to watch The Bachelor/Bachelorette? Let us know! Email us at Ragingromantics@gmail.com</p> <p>Content Warning: Discussions of eating disorders, fatphobia, online trolls, and bullying</p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline">National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) helpline</a></p> <p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.stopbullying.gov/">STOPBullying</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cybersmile.org/advice-help">The CyberSmile Foundation</a></p> <p><u>Books we discuss:</u></p> <ul> <li><u>King Sized </u>by <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jessa-Kane/e/B01NCRA7YT%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share" target="_blank">Jessa Kane</a></li> <li><u>Baking Me Crazy</u> by <a href="http://www.karlasorensen.com/" target="_blank">Karla Sorenson</a> <ul> <li>Joss suffers from transverse myelitis, a disease </li> </ul> </li> <li><u>One to Watch</u> by <a href="https://www.katestaymanlondon.com/" target="_blank">Kate Stayman-London</a></li> </ul> <p><u>Terms</u>:</p> <ul> <li><i>Body dysmorphia - </i><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/body-dysmorphic-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20353938" target="_blank">When you have body dysmorphic disorder, you intensely focus on your appearance and body image, repeatedly checking the mirror, grooming or seeking reassurance, sometimes for many hours each day. Your perceived flaw and the repetitive behaviors cause you significant distress, and impact your ability to function in your daily life.</a></li> <li><i>Asexual </i>- aka "ace", <a href="https://www.thetrevorproject.org/trvr_support_center/asexual/" target="_blank">people who identify with this term may have little interest in having sex, even though most desire emotionally int