Veganism: Why we should see it as a political movement rather than a dietary choice
A. COCHRANE & M-D. COJOCARU: Discussions around veganism often revolve around questions of what we should eat. Should vegans eat avocados, the production of which is notorious for its harmful environmental and social impact? Should they consume almonds and other crops that involve the use of migratory beekeeping which often leads to disease in bees? Should they buy plant-based burgers from fast-food chains that make their profits from selling animal flesh?
But seeing veganism as a political movement enables us to move on from any goals of purity and perfection, and away from futile…