The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory

by Carol J. Adams · 1990

In The Sexual Politics of Meat, Carol J. Adams weaves feminist theory and vegetarian ethics into a groundbreaking cultural critique. She reveals how the domination of women and the exploitation of animals are intertwined, arguing that the language of meat—its preparation, consumption, and symbolism—mirrors patriarchal power structures. Drawing on literature, media, and everyday rituals, Adams shows how the objectification of female bodies is reinforced by the same narratives that justify animal cruelty, and she proposes a radical rethinking of desire, identity, and nourishment. This provocative work invites readers to reconsider the politics of the plate and to envision a more compassionate, equitable world.