Binaries, Boundaries and Bullfighting: Multiple and Alternative Human-Animal Relations in the Spanish Mounted Bullfight
Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
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Short Description:
Using bullfighting in Spain as an illustration, this paper strives to demonstrate that human-animal interactions are more complicated than the "binary" ways they are often perceived. The author considers the post-binary ways of being human, animal, and human-animal in Spain.
Abstract:
The paper specifically discusses the nuances of three interpretations of such potential "binary thresholds" in bullfighting, including: 1) the dismounting of the rider; 2) the death of the bull, and the survival of the bullfighter and the horse; and 3) the carrying out of the bullfighter upon human shoulders.
The post-binary representations given in this paper contribute to a comprehensive understanding of human-animal relations in bullfighting in Spain and emphasizes the limitations of any interpretation as adequately demonstrating the dynamic complexity of human-relations.
Spot Check Number:
1502
Sponsor:
Anthrozoos
Animal Type:
Various
Record Type:
Journal Article
Research Method:
Experimental/Modeling/Applications
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
Not Applicable
Year Conducted:
2010
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