off as they scream in agony. It is estimated that 10,000 thousand dogs and cats are slaughtered and eaten at a 10 day long Yulin dog meat festival, and millions more are butchered each year throughout Southeast asia. While a majority of the west finds the eating of Dogs and Cats morally reprehensible, those in the dog meat business defend their trade, arguing that it is no different than eating any other animal. One Yulin meat market vendor shouted at animal rights protesters: “There are all sorts
tradition of consuming dog meat to deflect the heat of the summer in Southern China, the Yulin Dog Meat festival only began in 2009 where 10000 dogs are slaughtered for this barbarous festival. This brutal event has been condemned by people across the globe. This essay will discuss this issue through the various theoretical perspectives and explain how Ethnocentrism is demonstrated. During this festival, one will witness the disturbing scenes at the Dongkou Market where dogs are burned and skinned
As a sociologist, the Yulin Dog Meat Festival can be analysed in a variety of ways. In this discussion, 3 main sociological theories can be used for analysis. The feminist perspective is less applicable in this issue as it deals with questions of what’s humane, in relation to the treatment of animals, rather than oppression and discrimination of women. From a functionalist perspective, it can be said that the festival is part of the local culture. Through culture, it can help to promote a sense of
Really Eat Dog?” published on About.com and written by Naomi Imatome-Yun, a Korean food expert, the practice of consuming dog meat emerged “thousands of years ago in Korea, when the country was extremely impoverished” (“Do Koreans Really Eat Dog?”), but it is generally not a prominent ingredient in Korean cooking. Additionally, the practice itself isn’t as common as it once was, with there being “a very small percentage of the population that eats it regularly” (“Do Koreans Really Eat Dog?”). Among
In Jonathan Safran Foer’s “Let Them Eat Dog”, he discusses a controversial, yet debatable topic. The topic concerns the eating of dogs, and whether or not it is moral and right. This is an issue that has two sides to consider; it is either completely right or completely wrong, there is no in-between. The argument to eat dog is presented with the use of ethos, pathos, and logos. Foer has a number of important arguments why eating dogs is moral and unmoral, in the end he leaves it to the judgment of
Korean Dog Eating Tradition The Korean practice of eating dog meat has always been considered a peculiar tradition by foreigners. In recent years, this tradition has come under increasing pressure from animal rights activists, including Bridget Bardot, who wish to see the practice outlawed altogether by the South Korean government. This controversy came to a head in 2002, when activists convinced FIFA to put pressure on South Korea, the co-host of the World Cup, to ban dog meat. William Saletan
tournament? This is one question from an American to Korean English newspaper last month, condemning Koreans for eating dog as cruel abuse to animal. Some of the Western media treat Koreans as savages for eating dog meat and put it on the air as a most intriguing piece of news. As well, many international people who know something of Korea or visit to Korea always ask about this dog-eating. And then, how should we react to this issue? Should we scold them back for lacking of understanding others? Or
“A Case for Eating Dogs” is a satirical excerpt from Jonathan Safran Foer’s book titled “Eating animals” written in a reverie-description mode, intentionally addressed to the cultural context of Americans, specifically dog owners or animal lovers, yet also individuals who eat dog meat. Foer’s purpose is to encourage his audience to treat dogs as how they treat other animals by not consuming meat at all. Through the discourse structure of a satire and use of rhetorical devices and ingredients, audiences
outcome they’ll receive by going vegetarian. I related this with veganism because most often than not, people go on a vegan diet because they want to lose weight or have flawless skin. Going on a vegan diet does all of these things because eliminating meat, dairy and eggs—which are very high in saturated fats and bad cholesterol— is most rewarding to your body and health.
preservatives in hot dogs, and what's really in hot dogs, it becomes clear that the production of hot dogs is very dangerous, and need stricter laws on what is put in the mass production of hot dogs. Taking a closer look on what’s damaging the body, and a higher risk of cancer, The preservatives, and how each processed hot dog is made, What meat is really used in the hot dog. The use of Higher Risk of Cancer, and Damaging the immune system helps the reader visualize what’s in the hot dogs. The following
Alastair Norcross in his article “Puppies, Pigs, and People: Eating Meat and Marginal cases “expresses the moral dilemma based on factory farming. Norcross gives an example of a man named Fred. Fred has to torture puppies in order to be able to enjoy chocolate. This is because when puppies are brutally tortured and then brutally killed they release a chemical called cocoamone. This chemical enhances the taste of chocolate, so Fred is killing puppies for gustatory pleasure. Any morally sound person
of that meat go? Sure some of it ends up on our dinner table as turkey or ham, but what about the “other” parts? To answer this, it is essential to first understand what animal by-products are. Animal by-products are what are left of a slaughtered animal after the parts intended for human consumption have been removed (“The Truth”). These by-products are important because they are commonly used in our dogs’ food; our cheap dog food, to be more specific, but is this really a healthy meat substitute
consume the meat from these animals, they must be slaughtered first. In most cases, animals are kept in awful living conditions and treated unethically. The animals are hung, boiled alive, and in some brutal cases, beaten to death. All animals have emotional intelligence just as we do. Which then raises the question: is it fair to kill innocent
“Meat Paradox” is what humans struggle with. Meat paradox is the psychological process between people’s love for meat and concern for animals. Meat consumption is enjoyed by many people, but most people do not realize that the meat is coming from animals. People continue to eat meat although they realize that animals may have been premature or mistreated or chemically enhanced. Scientist has determined that meat paradox is a three-phase evolution. The phases are the eater, eaten and eating. On the
Every pet owner wants the best for their dog, especially when it comes to food and no one wants to feed their dog something that will damage their health. With all of the dog food brands out there claiming to offer the best in balanced nutrition, it can be hard to tell who's really telling the truth. Does the food need to have a "natural" or "organic" label? Does it need to include special ingredients or will regular commercial dog food fit the bill? Let's take a look at the methods you need to use
What’s the difference between a dog and a pig? Dogs are our friends and pigs are our food. What if I were to tell you that a pig is actually as smart and sociable as your pet dog. “When you ask people why they eat chickens but not cats, the only thing they can come up with is that they sense cats and dogs are more cognitively sophisticated that than species we eat - and we know this isn 't true” said Bruce Friedrich of Farm Sanctuary, the animal-protection and vegan-advocacy organization. “Although
of high school, I looked at my chicken sandwich and truly questioned what exactly existed inside the deliciousness between the two slices of bread. I thought about the life form that this meal came from, and I began to consider my habits of eating meat in my daily life. Learning about the animal industry, I have started a journey of discovery of the world around me. Being a vegetarian is possibly the most life-changing characteristic about myself-- since this point, I have made dramatic changes in
population continue to overlook is the addiction to meat. Many people love meat and eat it every day! The thought of not eating meat is absolutely devastating to them; they can’t imagine living like that! But by reducing your intake of meat, you are not only benefiting yourself, you are benefiting your environment! There are a variety of vegetarians. Vegans are “pure” vegetarian; they don’t eat anything that has been derived from animals (meat, poultry, fish, dairy, etc.). Some vegans don’t wear
devices. Although parts of this particular chapter may seem ironic or hypocritical at times, the overall tone of the chapter is satirical. Melville uses figurative language to describe the numerous tones of this chapter. “Like hungry dogs round a table where red meat is being carved.” (Pg. 236) After capturing a whale, the crew aboard the Pequod throws the remains of the whale out for the sharks to eat. This simile is ...
granola bars and wheat thins, you also grab some bacon, hot dogs, and salami. Little do you know, consuming those processed items poses serious risks to your health. II. (Reveal Topic) For as long as we can remember, whether it be from TV. commercials, doctors or parents, we have always been told about the benefits of eating meat. “Because they’re a good source of protein, they assist in muscle building”, they would say. Although processed meat does taste delicious, there has