Dig: Beasts of Burden w/ Sunaura Taylor
Jacobin Radio
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The Ethics of Disability in Animal Farming
This chapter discusses the treatment of disabled domesticated animals in factory farming, highlighting how systemic breeding practices lead to their disablement for economic gain. It connects the concepts of ableism and speciesism, arguing that societal hierarchies shape our perceptions of personhood and suffering among both humans and non-human animals. Additionally, the narrative critiques prevailing ethical arguments in animal rights, advocating for a more inclusive stance that recognizes shared struggles across oppressed groups.
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