Eating meat perpetuates a cycle of violence and inequality from "summary" of The Sexual Politics of Meat (20th Anniversary Edition) by Carol J. Adams
The consumption of meat is deeply intertwined with systems of power, violence, and oppression. When we eat meat, we are participating in a cycle of violence that begins with the exploitation and slaughter of animals. This violence is perpetuated not only against the animals themselves, but also against the humans who work in the meat industry. These workers, often from marginalized communities, are subject to dangerous working conditions, low wages, and lack of job security. Furthermore, the meat industry is built on a foundation of inequality, with those in positions of power benefiting from the suffering of both animals and workers. This perpetuation of inequality ext...
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