The vegan movement is fundamentally driven by the desire to reduce animal suffering, end animal exploitation, and promote ethical consumption. However, a growing trend among some vegans is to boycott certain vegan products and initiatives for political reasons, such as the parent company’s involvement in unethical practices, including supporting war and genocide. While this form…
Veterinary care for farmed animals is undeniably crucial for their well-being. However, it is important to recognize that the primary motivation behind such care often stems from economic considerations rather than purely selfless reasons. Consequently, farmers invest in veterinary care and often try to convince the consumers that animals are well treated by showcasing their…
Intersectionality, with its recognition of overlapping oppressions, has enriched our understanding of social justice movements. Yet, incorporating animal rights into this framework presents unique challenges. Let’s explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of intersectional advocacy for animal rights, navigating the tension between enriching the perspective and diluting the focus. While intersectionality broadens our perspective, it…
Animal exploitation, like how the slave system operated, is one of the drivers of economies worldwide today. Where you stand on animal rights today reflects where you would have stood on slavery. Here’s how. Slavery was a brutal and inhumane system that exploited millions of people for economic gain. Slavery was not only a violation…
Human supremacy leads to moral exclusion of animals. One of the main problems with human supremacy is that it leads to moral exclusion of animals. Moral exclusion is the process of denying moral consideration and protection to certain groups or individuals based on arbitrary criteria, such as species membership. Moral exclusion allows people to ignore…
