
Beasts of Burden w/ Sunaura Taylor
The Dig
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Strategies Against Animal Rights Activism
This chapter explores the American Medical Association's strategic plan in the late 1980s to undermine the animal rights movement amid rising activism. It highlights the intersectionality of social justice issues, critiques capitalism's role in animal exploitation, and examines historical connections between animal rights and socialist ideologies. Additionally, the chapter addresses the harsh realities of industrial farming and the euphemistic language used in the dairy industry, revealing the ethical implications of these practices.
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