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Exploring the meat–sex nexus through tweets

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the intricate discourses surrounding the meat–sex nexus. Through an analysis of a major dataset comprising meat-related tweets with sexual content, the study delves into the cultural and gender dynamics involved. Employing word counts and objective hermeneutics, these findings are interpreted through the theoretical frameworks established by Carol J. Adams (1990), Jacques Derrida (1990), and other contemporary narratives in which the consumption of meat often reflects deeper societal and cultural values. The study elucidates how the image of meat is helpful in both bragging about and criticizing sexual practices and how the image of sex helps in the positioning of oneself relative to meat consumption. These findings enhance the understanding of the social and cultural ramifications of these discourses, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on gender, food, and societal norms.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15108219

Authors: Dana Elena Murariu, Stefan Mann

Institution: University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Feminism, and Media

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6930580638

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