How Did the Rai Community Gradually Accept Goat Meat?
▸ Part of: Facebook Page Spreads Fake Death Tributes of Living Nepali Celebrities
The article explores the gradual acceptance of goat meat within the Rai community, tracing its roots from traditional taboos against eating castrated goats and female goats, linked to myths and cultural identity. It discusses how external influences, state power, and cultural hegemony, as theorized by Antonio Gramsci, have led to a shift from strict adherence to these customs towards greater cultural assimilation, where dietary practices have evolved over time.
Read full article (10 min read) ›
