Social Work

  Write 2000 words in response to one of the below essay questions: 1. There has been recent interest in applying taxes to meat and dairy products as a way to reduce consumption (see for example https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/nov/07/tax-meatand-dairy-to-cut-emissions-and-save-lives-study-urges). What social and cultural barriers might a “meat tax” face in Australia? Critically discuss with reference to the themes and theoretical perspectives from the course. 2. The UK Government is proposing installing CCTV in all slaughterhouses in England (see http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/2017/08/13/cctv-to-be-installed-in-all-slaughterhouses-inengland_a_23075894/). Should footage be available to consumers, and would this change consumer attitudes towards animals used for food? Critically discuss with reference to the themes and theoretical perspectives from the course. 3. How is meat consumption linked to gender norms? Critically discuss with reference to the themes and theoretical perspectives from the course. 4. In early 2017, Meat and Livestock Australia drew criticism for its Australia Day advertising campaign, which offered a controversial depiction of the British invasion of Australia (see http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-13/disgusting-australia-day-lamb-ad-again-stirscontroversy/8180374). What role does meat play in Australia’s national imaginary? Critically discuss with reference to the themes and theoretical perspectives from the course. 5. Sue Donaldson and Will Kymlicka have proposed citizenship rights for domesticated animals. Critically discuss with reference to the themes and theoretical perspectives from the course. Essays are to use scholarly evidence drawn from essential readings and additional suggested readings, as well as relevant material from independent research.