Veganism and Masculinity: Perceptions in the Workplace

A new study published in the Journal of Social Psychology reveals that being vegan can negatively impact job prospects, especially for jobs perceived as more masculine. The study, conducted in Poland, found that vegan candidates were rated as less suitable for jobs stereotypically associated with masculinity, such as CEO or construction worker, but more suitable for jobs stereotypically associated with femininity, such as kindergarten teacher or nurse. The negative impact of veganism was stronger for male candidates than for female candidates, suggesting a double standard regarding gender and veganism.