The Vegan Society – Corey Lee Wrenn, Ph.D.

Society Writings: Veganism Made Real in Print

Dr. Corey WrennMarch 1, 2023March 1, 2023

In my chapter, “Society Writings" in The Edinburgh Companion to Vegan Literary Studies (Wright and Quinn 2022) published with the University of Edinburgh Press, I examine early vegan and vegetarian organizational literature, arguing its importanceContinue reading

Essays

Eating Vegan vs. Being Vegan: The Vegan Society and Depoliticized Capitalist Campaigning

Dr. Corey WrennFebruary 13, 2023February 13, 2023

Veganism is a threatening concept for those monied institutions which benefit from exploitation and support the third sector. “You don’t have to be vegan” is a means of depoliticizing veganism while also positioning it as congruent with consumerism favorable to capitalism.

Essays

Why I’m Giving Beyoncé’s Vegan Campaign a Chance

Dr. Corey WrennFebruary 6, 2019February 6, 2019

Beyoncé and Jay-Z shocked mainstream news and vegan activists alike when they announced that fans who pledge to go plant-based have a chance to win free tickets to their concerts for life. Some vegans haveContinue reading

Essays

Essay on Incorporating Diversity into Vegan Advocacy published on The Vegan Society

Dr. Corey WrennApril 8, 2016May 5, 2016

I have just published an essay originally authored in 2013 on The Vegan Society's blog. The essay is titled, "In a world of food deserts and many other inequalities, Professor Corey Wrenn gives tips onContinue reading

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