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194 reviews for:
The Sexual Politics of Meat (20th Anniversary Edition): A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory
Carol J. Adams
3.91 AVERAGE
194 reviews for:
The Sexual Politics of Meat (20th Anniversary Edition): A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory
Carol J. Adams
3.91 AVERAGE
non-fiction text about the relationship/connection between feminism and vegetarianism/veganism. I was a little skeptical at first, but I already believed there was a loose connection and the text explained the connection pretty well, which solidified it for me. I felt the text was a little dated but I can’t put my finger on any particular areas. I would recommend the text for any feminist vegetarian/vegans.
Thought-provoking
Carol J. Adams seeks to examine the similarities underlying the oppression of women and the oppression of animals. The interaction of these oppressions is demonstrated through Adams' examination of the "absent referent", which describes the means in which the individuality of animals, and women, is subjugated through metaphor, imagery, and erasure. Adams examines numerous historical texts in her analysis of how culture silences both feminists and vegetarians and in a review of the convergence and divergence of the two movements throughout history. Although the book is imperfect (it is at times wandering through the weeds), it gives the reader plenty to think about, and Adams' theories are worth discussion and consideration. Definitely worth a read if you identify as vegan and/or feminist.
Carol J. Adams seeks to examine the similarities underlying the oppression of women and the oppression of animals. The interaction of these oppressions is demonstrated through Adams' examination of the "absent referent", which describes the means in which the individuality of animals, and women, is subjugated through metaphor, imagery, and erasure. Adams examines numerous historical texts in her analysis of how culture silences both feminists and vegetarians and in a review of the convergence and divergence of the two movements throughout history. Although the book is imperfect (it is at times wandering through the weeds), it gives the reader plenty to think about, and Adams' theories are worth discussion and consideration. Definitely worth a read if you identify as vegan and/or feminist.
I enjoyed the new perspective on why we continue to view meat as masculine and vegetables as feminine - it is something so engrained in society yet we hardly give it a second thought. Seeing the historicity of it really puts it into perspective.
This book put into words so many of the half-formed thoughts I've had in my head for the past few years. It made them coherent and powerful. For that, I'm very thankful.
My main critique is that the connections between racism and a meat-eating society were not explored fully enough. It's a very real and relevant connection, particularly in light of the meat-packing plants COVID-19 situation. There is also a thread of cis-normativity throughout the book, and at times blatant transphobia that I can't get behind.
Overall though, this book makes important connections between patriarchy and meat consumption, starting a conversation that we should still be having today.
My main critique is that the connections between racism and a meat-eating society were not explored fully enough. It's a very real and relevant connection, particularly in light of the meat-packing plants COVID-19 situation. There is also a thread of cis-normativity throughout the book, and at times blatant transphobia that I can't get behind.
Overall though, this book makes important connections between patriarchy and meat consumption, starting a conversation that we should still be having today.
I read the majority of this book and skimmed the rest and definitely got the point. I have been a vegetarian for decades now, so I didn't need any persuading. I think her arguments are valid, but sometimes they stretch a bit too far. They are definitely disturbing.
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There is interesting content in the book and it is a topic worth discussing and reading about. However, the book is not well written and feels overly long, inaccessible, and generally boring. It is unfortunate - the author has chosen an important topic but is not a good writer. It’s still worth reading though