The link between gender and meat consumption is explored from "summary" of The Sexual Politics of Meat (20th Anniversary Edition) by Carol J. Adams
The exploration of the link between gender and meat consumption reveals a complex interplay of societal norms and expectations. The ways in which masculinity and femininity are constructed in relation to meat consumption are deeply ingrained in our cultural narratives. The association of meat with strength and power, for example, reinforces traditional gender roles that equate masculinity with dominance and control. Conversely, the depiction of meat as a "feminine" food – such as in the case of veal or poultry – reinforces stereotypes of women as nurturing and passive. These gendered associations serve to reinforce patriarchal structures that privilege certain forms of masculinity while devaluing ...
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