Through primary socialization, humans are taught to understand, engage with, and fill various social roles as necessary for participation in society. Nonhuman Animals living in or around human societies are often folded into this socialization process. Socially constructed identities may be projected onto other animals and this can lead to considerable stigma for humans and other animals alike. The politics of “pet” adoption illustrate this.
Continue readingIs It Ethical to Keep Pets?
According to the UK veterinary charity The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), half of Britons own a pet. In the US, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) reports the same. Many of these ownersContinue reading
Are Animal Crackers Vegan?
Note: Nabisco removed the cage imagery in 2018. See an updated essay on the continued problems with this design here. Dating back to 1902, Barnum's animal crackers have been an American classic for generations. TheContinue reading
A Month of Vegan Research: An Empirical Look at Becoming Vegan
The following literature review is part of a series for World Vegan Month. Other essays can be accessed by visiting the essays catalog. Barbara McDonald. 2000. "'Once You Know Something, You Can't Not Know It.'Continue reading