The Gender Divide in Meat Consumption and Black Magic in the Maldives
A recent study published in Scientific Reports revealed that contrary to common assumptions, there is no significant gender difference in meat consumption across all countries. Led by Christopher Hopwood from the University of Zurich, researchers found that as a nation’s development and gender equality increase, so do the differences in meat consumption. 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, with minimal gender differences in meat consumption in countries like India, China, and Indonesia, and the largest differences observed in Germany.
Meanwhile, in the Maldives, Minister for Environment, Climate Change, and Energy Fathimath Shamnaz Ali Saleem was suspended after being arrested on charges of performing “black magic” on President Mohamed Muizzu. While sorcery is not a crime in the Muslim-majority country, it can result in a six-month sentence under Islamic law. Despite this, many still use traditional magic to curse opponents or win favors, such as the incident where supporters of an opposition party were accused of throwing a “cursed rooster” at police raiding their offices.
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