How are veg*n men and veg*n women treated differently?!
Answers: I've heard stuff like...men can have erectile difficulties, women use veganism to cover up eating disorders....is one more accepted then the other?
Well, yes, i think so. I think the fact that there are more women than men doing it is part of that, the movement on the whole is viewed as effeminate, and the men who partake in it therefore must either be effeminate, or whipped into doing it by their veg*n girlfriend/wife and probably eat meat when that person isnt looking, because a "manly" man would obviously never volunteer for such an activity. But also i think men are sometimes given more automatic respect for it, that is, a women is more likely to be dismissed as being silly or emotional, or perhaps just on a diet, whereas we as a society are maybe more apt to take a man seriously (because it is a man or because it is an "effeminate" activity?). I have read a study that found that men naturally have a stronger preference for meat than women do, and it further theorized that this was an evolutionary trait related to early hunter/gatherer work seperation, and i think you will find of the vegetarians who give the reason "i just dont like the taste of meat" (not to be confused with "i just dont like the taste of meat anymore") are primarily female, which to me lends credibility to that study.
hmmm, i could go on, but i need to get one last bit of work done before i head home for the weekend.
People think that veggie men are gay!
No. Vegans are quite cool
I believe it is a bit "tougher" to be a male veg*n than a women vegan due to the way societies portray typical male behavior. Also I've noticed it appears that there are more women veg*n's then men, perhaps due to social support structures (friends and family). Also gender issues play into effect, it seems that mean are supposed to be all "meat eating, combat boots and G.I. Joes" while woman are cast into the opposite stereotype.
Also I have noticed even in regards to health care and the health care industry, there are more women then men. In my dietetics classes there is usually 70+ % females and perhaps 4 -7 guys in each class. This explanation is even more apparent when viewing the historical stigma of male Registered Nurses. Society dictates: Men are supposed to be apathetic towards healthcare, hospitality and empathy.
Just an attempt to theorize, mind you.
in regards to your supplemental info:
are you saying vegan men have erectile disorders?
I actually thought it was the exact opposite, I was under the impression that impotence could be caused by a high fat, high cholesterol diet. When the arteries are clogged and your body needs to work harder to function normally, that the body will circumvent all the extra hard work, by focusing on all the organ systems that are impertinent for living. You don't need to use the reproductive system as often as you need to use the respiratory system in typical day to day interactions. in fact you don't need to use the reproductive system as frequently as all other organ system to make it through the day. I was under the impression that when the body is working to pump blood throughout the body, that getting blood to your genitals isn't as important as to any other organ (brain, heart, etc.), therefore causing impotence.
Interesting question. I have noticed (at least in this forum) that the number of veggie/vegan women out number the men. I think this could be related to what your talking about. Perhaps society views men who are concerned about animal rights and welfare as too sensitive, and therefore not very masculine. Maybe this is a deterrent for many men who are genuinely concerned, but choose not to act. It does seem likely that some women using veganism as a cover for an ED. Though I think it's usually quite evident just by talking to them whether they are truly vegan for ethical reasons or to keep their weight down. It's a shame there are so many stereotypes. If people were more accepting and less judgmental, then maybe we wouldn't have these problems. Long story short, I have to agree with you that vegan men and women are treated or at least perceived differently.