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A Legal Ban on Dog Meat Production: Political Decision-Making for an Ethical Community
Yoojin Choi1, Seola Joo1, Myung-Sun Chun1
1Center for Animal Welfare Research, Research Institute for Veterinary Science, College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|August 10, 2024
Summary
Public opinion in South Korea largely opposes the dog meat industry due to animal cruelty concerns. While personal freedom arguments resist bans, growing animal ethics awareness drives legislative change for improved dog welfare.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Animal Studies
- Ethics
Background:
- Dog meat consumption in South Korea is a long-standing, controversial practice, debated as cultural tradition versus ethical concern.
- Legislative efforts to ban the dog meat industry are gaining momentum, influenced by evolving societal views on animal welfare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine public perceptions and opinions regarding dog meat consumption and legislative bans.
- To identify factors influencing support for institutional bans on the dog meat industry.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was conducted with 1000 participants in South Korea.
- The survey assessed participants' experiences with dog meat, awareness of related issues, and support for bans.
- Regression analysis was used to identify key predictors of support for the ban.
Main Results:
- A widespread negative view of the dog meat industry prevails, driven by animal cruelty concerns.
- Demand for dog meat consumption is negligible, suggesting the industry's decline.
- Resistance to bans stems from concerns over personal freedom, with anthropocentric views impacting animal welfare progress.
Conclusions:
- Societal consensus on animal ethics is shifting public perception against the dog meat industry.
- Growing awareness of animal ethics has facilitated a 'political turn,' empowering policymakers to enact bans.
- Political actions supported by societal consensus are crucial for advancing animal welfare.
