Cat PauséCat Pausé

Cat Pausé, Ph.D. is a Fat Studies scholar at Massey University. Her work has appeared in journals such as Fat Studies, Feminist Review, and Narrative Inquiries in Bioethics, as well as online in the Huffington Post, The Conversation, and in her blog.

I’ve had enough, thanks: Why I’m not watching Netflix’s Insatiable

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Following its controversial first season, Insatiable has returned with new episodes on Netflix. Cat Pause writes about why she won’t be watching the fat-shaming show – and what she’s been watching instead. The second season of Insatiable is now available on Netflix, and I, for one, will not be watching. I have better things to … Read more

There’s a problem with one of the characters in Avengers: Endgame

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It’s breaking box office records and has been met with universal acclaim, but one character in Avengers: Endgame that weaponises hate for laughs. Please note the following story contains a minor spoiler. Like most, I was excited to see Avengers: Endgame. I bought my tickets months ago and took great satisfaction knowing I’d get to … Read more