Essays about: "Environmental Vegetarianism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Environmental Vegetarianism.

  1. 1. The vegan underdog : An interview study about vegan men, masculinity and political potency

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Joakim Frank; [2021]
    Keywords : Veganism; Vegetarianism; Masculinity; Hegemonic masculinity; Ecofeminism; Intersectionality; Neo-liberalism;

    Abstract : Eating meat is an increasingly problematic social practice. It has devastating environmental effects; itends and exploits animals’ lives and as a social practice it is also connected to other oppressive systems.In our culture, meat is symbolically tied to manhood and the ideological system of carnism that supportsanimal exploitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Power of Environmental Vegetarianism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Uppsala centrum för hållbar utveckling, CSD Uppsala

    Author : Carolin Laier; [2020]
    Keywords : Environmental Vegetarianism; Ethical Vegetarianism; Ecofeminism; Meat Consumption; Hegemonic Masculinity; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The idea of the human as a rational man is deeply engrained into the thinking and the construction of the human culture within industrialized societies. It enables the domination and commodification of nonhuman species and the natural world (the Other). READ MORE

  4. 3. Veganism : Motivations and obstacles

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Rita Coelho; [2019]
    Keywords : veganism; vegetarianism; obstacles; motivations; quantitative study;

    Abstract : The interest in vegetarianism and veganism is increasing and the dietary option of abstaining from animal food products is currently a widely discussed and social relevant issue.The present study aims to provide a quantitative overview of the vegan diet, particularly the sociological aspects related to adoption, maintenance and obstacles connected with this diet. READ MORE

  5. 4. Vegans: from radical hippies to inspiring celebrities? : a study on what influences vegetarian’s decision when considering veganism

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Anneli Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : vegan; vegetarian; meat consumption; environmental communication; carnism; discourses; attitudes; cognitive dissonance; norms; perceptions; behavioural change;

    Abstract : Meat consumption has a negative effect on climate change, making it important to increase more sustainable diets, such as veganism. This research has focused on understanding why vegetarians, who are so due to animal rights and climate benefits, have not become vegans. READ MORE

  6. 5. The rebound effects of switching to vegetarianism : a microeconomic analysis of Swedish consumption behavior

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Janina Grabs; [2014]
    Keywords : abatement; ; Engel curve; environmental impact; food consumption; household consumption; life-cycle; plant-based diet; rebound effects; sustainable consumption; vegetarianism;

    Abstract : In order to reduce our environmental footprint, policy-makers have increasingly focused on influencing individual-level consumption choices. Recent years have seen a special focus on sustainable eating patterns, in particular the environmental benefits of a vegetarian diet. READ MORE