The Meat Paradox: A Culture in Denial The recent controversy between pop star Billie Eilish and her fans over the ethics of eating meat highlights a deeper issue within American culture: our collective disavowal of the harm caused by factory farming.
Despite widespread public concern for animal welfare, many people seem unwilling to confront the uncomfortable truth about where their food comes from.
Most individuals are not ignorant of factory farming practices; they simply choose to ignore them, says Hank Rothgerber, a professor at Bellarmine University who studies the psychology of meat consumption.