It may be the end of Veganuary but that doesn't mean your vegan journey needs to end here! I hope everyone that has followed along has enjoyed the posts and perhaps found some time to start reading some of these recommendations. Veganism is a social justice movement focused on achieving total liberation for non-human animals … Continue reading A Summary of Titles to Inspire Your #Veganuary
#Veganuary: Mother Cow, Mother India
A Multispecies Politics of Dairy in India, by Yamini Narayanan India has the largest vegan and vegetarian population in the world; they are known for their respect for cows and the sacred position of cows in Hindu society. But is this really true? Muslims are frequently targets of hate crimes, and accusations of cow slaughter … Continue reading #Veganuary: Mother Cow, Mother India
#Veganuary: Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an AntiBlack World
By Zakiyyah Iman Jackson This is another excellent book challenging what it means to be human. It explores the history of Blackness and animality in the history of Western thought and science. The animalization of Black people by a white supremacist society has been met with “pleas for human recognition,” but Zakiyyah offers another perspective. … Continue reading #Veganuary: Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an AntiBlack World
#Veganuary: The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery
The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery by Marjorie Spiegel In this book, Marjorie explores a topic most are too uncomfortable to address. Comparisons between humans and animals have historically ignited prejudice and promoted harmful stereotypes, however this book remains a must read for anyone interested in understanding systems of oppression against all living beings. … Continue reading #Veganuary: The Dreaded Comparison: Human & Animal Slavery
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