Why is it that most Anti-Vegetarians are men?!
Is there a link that may explain this somewhere?
Answers: This is just an personal observation.
Is there a link that may explain this somewhere?
Interesting question. I've noticed the same thing. I think those who mentioned the connection between our past and the role of hunter are correct.
Much of our society raises people to think of meat as the main dish and vegetables are merely satellite dishes. I believe when our society sees vegetables and alternates to meat as something other than a satellite dish, then we will gain some ground in convincing men that they need to rethink just doing what has been programmed into them.
Also, could it be the changing roles of women in society today? I'm an attorney, and some in my family were not at all supportive of this choice, as they deemed it unfitting my gender. They were just as skeptical of my decision to be a vegetarian. Perhaps women are rebelling more strongly against doing what we've been told we should do, should wear, should eat.
I don't think you can back that up with evidence, K. ;)
But I do think that men are more comfortable with being outspoken than women, an effect of the patriarchal societies we are raised in. So in terms of YA, more men are going to leave nasty comments about us here than women.
Because they are ignorant and they think that every opinion they have HAS to be right and even though they have never researched a veggie diet, they somehow know more than everyone else. Most are stupid. I will argue with them any day. GO VEG.
Maybe not most, but about 60% I guess. But I think that's changing. As much as younger men are beginning to appreciate veg*nism, some young women are retrogressing into the "meat makes a man" stereotypical beliefs.
To look hard and strong. Its like men need to compete for validation. - that they are more manly than another man. - hence they pick on defendless animals. -
Some gay men I know are vegetarians. There's a kind of macho thing attached to eating lots of meat. Like "me Tarzan. I eat 16 ounce steaks" Some years ago there was a phrase "real mean don't eat quiche". It's that kind of idea. But it's changing. More and more men are into the vegetarian way as it becomes known that meat=cholesterol=heart attacks.
I enjoy man meat
to the person under me, semi strict? whaaaa????
Women can be as outspoken as men! I think most men are against veganism because there's a belief that meat makes a meal hearty and men have to be macho. They don't understand that the days of hunter-gatherers don't apply to a lot of countries anymore and it's not the man's job to go hunt and supply food. That's just my observation though.
Hi Kyle,
I think there is a stereotype that ''meat is somehow manly'' and a lot of men try to live upto this by slandering vegetarians/vegans without acknowledging their alternative lifestyle. Don't let them get you down, most veggie haters have no idea how great it is to be a vegetarian!
scottie :-)
It seems that way, although I know a couple of very mean anti veggie women. One thing is men tend to think that they are not manly if they quit eating meat, even if deep down they know it is wrong and stuff. I know a guy that refuses to hear about the cruelty invovled in getting his meat because it tastes too good and he wouldn't be a man if he went veg. It is quite sad.
I haven't met any 'anti-vegetarians' in real life.
If you mean on these boards - well, there were three (or it might have been two, or one - debate rages about whether they were all the same person) truly revolting and vicious female anti-vegetarians spewing their hate onto this forum until their accounts were suspended recently.
Of the male regulars who are nastily anti-vegetarian (their numbers are dwindling too) what I've surmised from their posts is that they're extremely insecure in their own sexuality; they seldom miss an opportunity to make homophobic remarks on here, and one often mentions his 'supermodel girlfriend', usually when it is in no way relevant to the discussion. Protesting too much, in other words, and latching on to meat-eating as something that proves their manliness.
No names mentioned, but look out for the word 'flexitarian'
Did you ever come across Skully ?
Or Meg ?
Most "anti-something-or-other" outspoken people are men in most topics, look at politics, business, music, sport, conflict...its just the way of the current world ( not necessarily the future world )
I'm giving it straight up. Most of those men are ignorant, primitive bufoons who probably have beer bellies, are sexist, and scream at their wives to have dinner made for them when they get home, although the wife has been working her tail off all day at her own work. I think it's manly when a man takes a stand against the majority--hence, those stupid, beer belly men who think eating meat is manly. Those kinds of foolish men are ones who will probably never see the light of day in marriage.
I've heard people say the sort of food we eat affect our personality.
Meaning, Vegetarians are 'softer' than Non vegetarians.
I don't know how correct all this is, but I think its an interesting view.
Maybe its the idea of tearing off meat with your teeth and that primitive hunting urge inside that makes more men meat lovers.
...and I have to say, they probably consider a steak far more appealing than salad! :)
my opinion is that men maybe just aren't as outspoken, or maybe just don't take the time to get informed...
not saying all, but most i know aren't and when i tell them what happend to animals, they are shocked.
the only thing we can really do is inform them and
hope they see the light haha
and i added a link to that smoking question
:]
I think its that they just dont care as much..theyr not as sensetive. Back in the old times men were always the hunters..they didnt have much a problem killing an animal(they are just food to them)
EDIT* plus they think its weird and not right since people say meat is the meal basically. Its just abnormal to them-theyr used to having a big steak and it makes them seem manly(to them)
Think about it? First of all, it's their nature to be the hunter. Look at what we were before civilization as we know it. Most of us have the nature to hunt and/or eat meat. I think it will take time for other men to understand that they don't have to eat meat to survive.
Secondly, they see too much hypocrisy in the vegetarian world. Some of us use medicines and have medical procedures which were perfected by animal testing. Some of us use hair products and cosmetics which may be from companies which swear that they did no animal testing, but they are using chemicals which were perfected by other labs which did use animal testing.
Some of us shop in stores which have meat and animal products, and give our money to those stores knowing that they will continue to sell meat and animal products. We wear non-animal products which were made in factories that pollute and destroy the ozone layer.
Some vegetarians say that 80% of crops are used to raise meat, while overlooking the fact that when crops are harvested for anyone, animal or man, millions of animals are unintentionally slaughtered.
I think part of the problem lies in not recognizing our own discrepancies and hypocrisies. Another part of the problem lies in to trying to reach out to them without the scare tactics approach. It would be better to try to make them see that they would be healthier in the long run.
Because eating meat is considered manly by most people. Also being a vegetarian guy alot of people would stereotype you as being gay. but im a vegetarian hehe.
Boys are usually the ones playing bloody video games and all... Blood and killing makes them "manly" for some stupid reason. Most of them are just barbaric.
We like our meats! I'm not anti vegetarian though, I eat more than my fair share of vegetables. I think those men that don't like veggies never learned to eat them as children. I did, and love them as well as my meats. All the men in my family like veggies.
meat is manly!
I know a man who is a semi strict vegan! The preacher at the church I use to attend could be labled as vegan, but I am not sure. He don't eat dairy, but told me that if milk was in his bread he wouldn't consider that something to skip out on.
Then again I know another man who is vegetarian, and he is married to a vegan, but he is a truck driver and I am very sure he is nowhere near vegan.
I hope telling you about a few people I know helps!
I would like to correct you on your statement; 'Men can sometime be animals.....domination over the weak.