A review by vaniavela
Veganism in an Oppressive World: A Vegans-of-Color Community Project by Julia Feliz Brueck

informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

Veganism in an Oppressive World is a collection of essays, poems and interviews that show us different perspectives on the movement from various vegans of color. 

There is a lot of classism, racism (and more -ism) in the vegan movement, and this book is not afraid to say so.  One thing I really take away from this book is that everyone's situation is different. Not everyone has access to vegan food or can have it as a priority. We shouldn't judge and criticize those who can't be vegan at the moment, but recognize the privilege of those who are.

This is an engaging and eye-opening book that has made me question different aspects of veganism. Since it is a short, fast-paced book, it is recommended to everyone, especially those who villainize (vegan) people of color. 

tw: mentions of racism, classism, sexism, misogyny, specism, animal cruelty. 

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