In this article by Freeman and Merskin, they go over how men are pressure in a way by society and how they live and operate daily in life. They talked about how men are suppose to eat meat in society and the male species are pushed away from veganism, organic foods, and other healthy foods. This is because of the way advertisements, social problems, and historical ways are said to be. Back in the early times men were seen to be as hunters to get food for their family while the women stayed home. This giving a perception that to keep masculinity meat is a factor in it. Advertisements relating to meat mostly target to men aswell for them to keep their masculinity.
Today’s Society
Nowadays in 2020 I like to believe men are now smarter and realize that healthy foods and organic foods are much better for your health. I can say personally myself I have seen more men become vegans or vegetarians and don’t let media control them. Which I believe is the truth because why would you decrease your health just because your a male and you should eat meat. Which could also be a reason America is one of the fattest countries in the world. Don’t get me wrong steak and pork are amazing foods but you need to portion it correctly and still interpret some kind of healthy foods into your meal.
Social Beliefs:
When you live in a society that believes that eating meat is associated with masculinity, it may be hard for you to experiment with veganism and healthy foods. Which personally I think is the most absurd belief. Which I am guilty of following aswell. My girlfriend asked me once to go vegetarian with her, and at first I didn’t really want to do because I was worried what people would think of me and I love a good T-bone. After further critical thinking about the subject that is a horrible way to think about it and letting society control me. I shouldn’t be worried what people think of me when it is going to benefit me greatly in the long run. Although I believe this belief is starting to fade away as many more people are starting to be more creative then society wants them to be, it still a real problem in today’s world.
Our world needs to stop worrying about what manly and what feminine and do what is best for you. You need to live how you want and not worry about what others think. At the end of the day it is your life and your health so who is really going to benefit from it? YOU! Its your life and live it how you and do your best doing it and have fun at the same time! This may also lead to a happier life and healthier life if you make the right choices. There are so many benefits to thinking like this and can open your mind to many new adventures, hobbies, and much more!
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