George,
I was interested to learn that a leading advocate for “fat studies” is a professor who lost 70 pounds and — consequently — no longer fits the definition of the group under study.
Would it surprise any of us if her colleagues began to question her work? Since she no longer “understands” the problems the affected group faces, how can she give the subject the proper academic treatment?
Of course, a little ostracism could lead to depression, which could lead to overeating, which would solve her problem.
