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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.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Racism, and Classism
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Cultural appropriation, and Colonisation