Kate Harding

Kate Harding is an American feminist writer, editor, and cultural critic known for her sharp analysis of gender, body politics, and rape culture. She co-authored "Lessons from the Fat-o-Sphere" and wrote "Asking for It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture—and What We Can Do About It," a searing examination of how society perpetuates victim-blaming and sexual violence. Harding's work has appeared in publications including Salon, The Guardian, and Jezebel, where she served as a contributing editor. A prominent voice in online feminist discourse, she co-founded the influential blog Shapely Prose, challenging fat stigma and advocating for body autonomy and social justice.