Men Are Ashamed to Order Vegetarian Food
Men don’t want people the think they are less masculine by eating just vegetables. A new study suggests that men are ashamed to order vegetarian meals. The experiment focused on…
BERLIN, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 08: Fresh fruits and vegetables lie on display at a Spanish producer’s stand at the Fruit Logistica agricultural trade fair on February 8, 2017 in Berlin, Germany. The fair, which takes place from February 8-10, is taking place amidst poor weather and harvest conditions in Spain that have led to price increases and even rationing at supmermarkets for fresh vegetables across Europe. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)Men don't want people the think they are less masculine by eating just vegetables. A new study suggests that men are ashamed to order vegetarian meals. The experiment focused on guys who ate mostly vegetarian or vegan. The researcher from the University of Southampton in England said, "A number of (the men) relayed different experiences that indicated shame, embarrassment, or conflict-avoidance that on occasion led them to eat meat, or offer meat to guests in their house." Meat is tied into masculinity according to the research because guys are expected to be the butchers and barbecuers. Do you think this is true?
