Are You Eating for the Male Gaze or Yourself?! (the Gendering of Food)

Real women eat salads. Real men eat steak. Or do they? In this video, we’re unpacking how gender stereotypes influence what we eat, how much we eat, and how we judge other people’s plates. From TV tropes and the “cool girl” narrative to Girl Dinner and gendered marketing like Diet Coke vs Coke Zero, this isn’t just about food — it’s about power, identity, and diet culture. We’ll also explore how