Dig: Beasts of Burden w/ Sunaura Taylor
Jacobin Radio
Capitalism and Animal Exploitation
This chapter examines the interplay between capitalism and the exploitation of animals, highlighting historical practices such as the beaver trade and the wool industry. It critiques the reproductive violence within industrial animal agriculture, drawing parallels to women's roles in capitalist societies and emphasizing systemic exploitation. Additionally, it sheds light on the euphemistic language used in the dairy industry, revealing the harsh realities behind animal husbandry practices and their societal implications.
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