Study: Men's meat consumption increases with higher gender equality

Men generally eat more meat than women, but according to a new study published in Scientific Reports, this trend is not universal.

Contrary to common assumptions, there is no significant gender difference in meat consumption across all countries. Instead, the study found that as a nation’s development and gender equality increase, so do the differences in meat consumption.

Led by Christopher Hopwood from the University of Zurich, the researchers explained that in countries with greater gender equality, people have more financial means and less pressure from gender roles, allowing them to choose what they want to eat.

The study surveyed over 20,000 people from 23 countries and found minimal gender differences in meat consumption in India, China, and Indonesia, with the largest differences observed in Germany.