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Masculinity and Meat: Re-Defining What Makes a “Real Man”

Masculinity and Meat: Re-Defining What Makes a “Real Man”

FromFood for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan


Masculinity and Meat: Re-Defining What Makes a “Real Man”

FromFood for Thought: The Joys and Benefits of Living Vegan

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Length:
45 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There is a prevailing myth in our culture, played out in our language and in marketing, that meat is masculine and plant foods are for wimps. Meat is a metaphor for strength, virility, and manliness, while vegetarianism/veganism is feminine, effeminate, and even emasculating. "Real Men Eat Meat" and "Tofu is Gay Meat" are just two examples of advertisements that perpetuate this myth and secure it in our consciousness. Studies show it's working. Join me for a meaty episode that will shake you out of your vegetative state. If you don't want to be a fruit, learn how you can be a beefcake. 
Thank you to listener supporters and our sponsors The American Antivivisection Society and Nature's Food. (Shop for Nature's Food at GNC.com and receive $5 when you use the promo code 26381.)
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Released:
May 24, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Emphasizing the fact that being vegan is a means rather than an end in itself, the Food for Thought podcast addresses all aspects of eating and living compassionately and healthfully, including living zero waste! Each episode addresses commonly asked questions about being vegan, including those regarding animal protection, food, cooking, eating, and nutrition — and debunks the myths surrounding these issues. Hosted by bestselling author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, Food for Thought has been changing lives for over a dozen years. Learn more at JoyfulVegan.com.