The Pornography of Meat

"The Pornography of Meat" is a book by Carol J. Adams that explores the connection between meat consumption and the objectification of women. Adams argues that both practices share a common theme: the exploitation of bodies for pleasure and power. She uses the term "pornography" to highlight how society glamorizes and desensitizes the violence against animals in meat production while simultaneously treating women as objects. The book encourages readers to examine the ethical implications of their food choices and how societal attitudes towards gender and violence are intertwined with dietary habits.