This is soooo not news (most of the guys I met outside of school in Japan 3 years ago were herbivore men), but more people definitely need to hear about it, and I'm really glad people are recognizing the trend/movement. In my experience, though, a lot of the guys tend to get a little to carried away with the stereotypes within the herbivore culture which sort of negates what they're trying to do, sadly.
But Japan in general is making a lot of interesting progress in terms of gender and sexual identification. Like I said, a lot of the guys I met outside of school were "herbivore," but most females I met outside of school were "carnivore" (though I'm sure me being part of the LGBT scene there sort of contributed to that). A lot of what I studied and experienced while in Japan was pretty disheartening in terms of gender roles, but I think the younger generations are really trying to make a difference, which is great to see and sort of vaguely be a part of.
Also sorry if this is long and rambley, I'm maybe a little wasted. :o
I just realized how I sounded like a huge jerk when I said "This is soooo not news." I'm sorry! That wasn't directed at you but at the American media because it seems like they're always so behind on anything that's not directly related to the US.
That is really interesting to hear. And this is the first I've heard of herbivore men, though I'm certainly not surprised to hear that it's been going on for a while.
And for all Japan's entrenched gender roles, I really do think that there is a lot of people who are looking for new ways to do things.
Yeah, there are definitely a lot of people in Japan actively trying to dismantle gender stereotypes and roles, which was a really pleasant surprise.
And I'm really sorry for coming across so rudely about the not news thing! That's really embarrassing, especially since a good 3/4 of the time I'm not aware of other global news.
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But Japan in general is making a lot of interesting progress in terms of gender and sexual identification. Like I said, a lot of the guys I met outside of school were "herbivore," but most females I met outside of school were "carnivore" (though I'm sure me being part of the LGBT scene there sort of contributed to that). A lot of what I studied and experienced while in Japan was pretty disheartening in terms of gender roles, but I think the younger generations are really trying to make a difference, which is great to see and sort of vaguely be a part of.
Also sorry if this is long and rambley, I'm maybe a little wasted. :o
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And yeah, our new is INSANELY US-centric. Past the point of myopia.
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And for all Japan's entrenched gender roles, I really do think that there is a lot of people who are looking for new ways to do things.
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And I'm really sorry for coming across so rudely about the not news thing! That's really embarrassing, especially since a good 3/4 of the time I'm not aware of other global news.
Anyway, thanks for spreading the good word.
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Actually, right now I'm making an effort to be more aware of news in general - I'm reading a couple blogs/websites and listening to NPR more.