Essays about: "carnism"

Found 5 essays containing the word carnism.

  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. Bloom : Thoughts for food— re-thinking the norms of (toxic) consumption and masculinity 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Natalie Waller; [2021]
    Keywords : masculinity; veganism; plant based; gender roles; food photography; eating habits; social norms; substitution; patriarchy; carnism;

    Abstract : An exploration of the idea that tangible change could be made in the world when norms are unsettled rather than reinforced or left untouched. Bloom focuses on creating a space for the individual to re-define the outdated, toxic norms surrounding masculinity to explore ‘what men can be’. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. The Cow in the Room: Addressing Meat and Animal-Derived Food Consumption in the Age of Climate Change

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Madelaine Bereza; [2019]
    Keywords : Climate change; dietary change; socially organized denial; carnism; optical socialization; nonhuman animals; meat; animal-derived foods; plant-based foods; Human Ecology.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis problematizes the consumption of meat and animal-derived foods in the age of climate change. Despite vast empirical data showing the detrimental effects related to animal agriculture, there is a general reluctance to stop consuming animal-based foods. READ MORE

  6. 5. 'Happy Animals are Tasty Animals' Farm animal welfare policies are increasing in the EU, but has the way we relate to animals changed?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Angelica Sandra Eva Anrin; [2016]
    Keywords : farm animal welfare; European Union; anthropocentrism; carnism; human-animal relationship; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Historically, animals have been excluded from the realms of political theory and political science. The underpinning disposition of this thesis is that animals belong in politics, considering it is the political processes and ideologies that determine our treatment of animals. READ MORE