scholarly journals Faux-meat and masculinity: The gendering of food on three vegan blogs

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 133-155 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dana Hart
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
North American ◽  
Critical Analysis ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Gender Norms ◽  
North American Society ◽  
Gender Performativity ◽  
American Society ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Alternative Gender

This study explores the relationship between gender and veganism through a critical analysis of food-based discourse on three vegan blogs. As many researchers note, there is a strong association between meat and masculinity in North American society (Nath, 2011; Rothgerber, 2013; Rozin, Hormes, Faith & Wansink, 2012; Ruby & Heine, 2011; Sumpter, 2015). While some researchers argue that the practice of veganism inherently challenges traditional gender norms (Adams, 2015; Potts and Parry, 2010), in these blog posts there is little room for alternative gender performativity. Drawing upon critical feminist and vegan studies literature, and previous discourse analysis of food blogs, this research examines the intersections of gender and food through the practice of veganism. Furthermore, it analyses how the association between meat and masculinity is applied in the gendering of vegan food. I argue that the gendered discourse of vegan food on these blogs reinforces, rather than challenges, traditional gender norms through the use of tropes describing “carnivorous men” and “manly meals” with hopes of satiating male appetites.

scholarly journals Vanitas Obsolescentum An exhibition of images

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lianne Wing Yan Ho
Keyword(s):  
Contemporary Art ◽  
North American ◽  
Art History ◽  
Conceptual Development ◽  
17Th Century ◽  
North American Society ◽  
Dutch Golden Age ◽  
American Society ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Vanitas Obsolescentum is a comment on the obsolescence of contemporary commodity. It draws from prominent theories of obsolescence and appropriates 17th century Dutch Vanitas paintings. This paper begins by addressing themes relevant to the conceptual development of the series, including theories of obsolescence as presented by Packard, Papanek and Slade, the relationship of Dutch Golden Age society to contemporary North American society, Dutch Vanitas paintings, and appropriation of the Vanitas genre in contemporary art history and within this series. It provides a rationale for the use of holography as medium to express concepts of transience and hyperreality. This paper concludes with a discussion of the specifics of Vanitas Obsolescentum, including the symbolism and meaning of each piece within the series.

scholarly journals Vanitas Obsolescentum An exhibition of images

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lianne Wing Yan Ho
Keyword(s):  
Contemporary Art ◽  
North American ◽  
Art History ◽  
Conceptual Development ◽  
17Th Century ◽  
North American Society ◽  
Dutch Golden Age ◽  
American Society ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Vanitas Obsolescentum is a comment on the obsolescence of contemporary commodity. It draws from prominent theories of obsolescence and appropriates 17th century Dutch Vanitas paintings. This paper begins by addressing themes relevant to the conceptual development of the series, including theories of obsolescence as presented by Packard, Papanek and Slade, the relationship of Dutch Golden Age society to contemporary North American society, Dutch Vanitas paintings, and appropriation of the Vanitas genre in contemporary art history and within this series. It provides a rationale for the use of holography as medium to express concepts of transience and hyperreality. This paper concludes with a discussion of the specifics of Vanitas Obsolescentum, including the symbolism and meaning of each piece within the series.

scholarly journals Coronary artery calcium screening: current status and recommendations from the European Society of Cardiac Radiology and North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (12) ◽  
pp. 2785-2807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthijs Oudkerk ◽  
Arthur E. Stillman ◽  
Sandra S. Halliburton ◽  
Willi A. Kalender ◽  
Stefan Möhlenkamp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Artery ◽  
North American ◽  
European Society ◽  
Coronary Artery Calcium ◽  
Cardiovascular Imaging ◽  
Current Status ◽  
North American Society ◽  
American Society

Women in North American Sports: Why Are Young Girls Dropping Out?

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Cvetkovski
Keyword(s):  
North American ◽  
Female Athletes ◽  
Wage Gap ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
North American Society ◽  
Unhealthy Lifestyle ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Organized Sports ◽  
Young Girls ◽  
American Society

By the age of fourteen, young girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. Society has worked towards changing this statistic by including women in the male dominated institution of organized sports, yet females are still faced with traditional stereotypes, ultimately limiting their physical expression. Women are expected not to demonstrate characteristics deemed as masculine, which often dissuades females from lifting weights, sweating, participating, and competing in sports as a whole. Although these standards have changed over the twentieth century, when the principle of femininity is brought up, women are expected to live up to their specific gender roles and face a significant wage gap. In 2015, the champions of the Women’s World Cup received $2 million while the men’s team pocketed $35 million for winning the previous year, a $33 million difference. Not to mention that the women’s team had more viewership on Fox for the same event. On top of this, society places a pressure upon its citizens to conform with the majority. The stigma in society that women participating in sport promotes homosexuality often associates female athletes as masculine, lesbian, or butch. These ignorant societal beliefs foster an unhealthy lifestyle for young girls throughout North America. While a different factor comes into play for each athlete, more often than not a tipping point is reached. Once the motivation behind these young girls dropping out of sports is universally understood, headway can be made towards ensuring women flourish in North American society.  

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