Is It OK to Use Sexuality to Promote Vegetarianism?

partysugar — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:31:51 -0700

While I don't have a problem with consuming any kind of meat, I do find it troublesome when women are portrayed as a type of meat. Although exploiting the female body to promote vegetarianism or veganism is nothing new, a recent article in the New York Times highlights the trend. The article discusses a vegan strip club - Casa Diablo - in Oregon that attempts to convert meat-eating males to veganism, as well as a Los Angeles dance group - the Vegan Vixens - that performs at events and trade shows. Both parties are happy to be a part of a growing group of vegans who don't mind showing a little skin. Here's a quick excerpt:

Vegans who use sexuality to promote the cause say it is a good way to convert carnivores.

It's a known fact that sex sells, but I can't help but feel this movement is a step backward. What do you think about it? Is it OK to use sexuality to promote vegetarianism?

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YumSugar — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 16:21:22 -0700

Oh hey guys, in case you didn't know, today is actually National Veggie Hot Dog Day. Wanna know how I know? I heard about the joint effort between PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) and Playboy. That's right Playboy.

Playmates Lauren Anderson and Laura Guttridge posed as "Lettuce Ladies" in PETA's annual Capitol Hill veggie dog giveaway.

I don't know about this folks, the strategically placed lettuce is pretty sexist. I also don't understand how PETA and Playboy go hand in hand. I suppose I have a problem when we start caring more about animal rights and less about people. It's as if the entire feminist movement didn't happen.

What do you guys think of this publicity stunt? And more importantly, what do you think of veggie dogs?

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