The commodification of animals dehumanizes both women and nonhuman animals from "summary" of The Sexual Politics of Meat (20th Anniversary Edition) by Carol J. Adams
The way animals are commodified in our society has a direct impact on how women and nonhuman animals are perceived. When animals are treated as mere objects for human consumption, they are stripped of their inherent value and reduced to mere products. This devaluation of animals contributes to a culture that similarly devalues women, viewing them as objects to be used and consumed rather than as autonomous individuals with their own agency and worth. In a society where animals are objectified and commodified, women often find themselves in a similar position, treated as objects for male consumption and pleasure rather than as equals. The objectification of animals and women becomes intertwined, reinforcing harmful power dynamics that perpetuate inequality and exploitation. By examining the ways in which animals are commodified, we can begin to understand how this process dehumanizes bo...
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