The Politics of (not) Eating Animals

(Not) eating animals is not just an ethical question but also a political one. For many reasons – because nonhuman animals are political actors, because eating practices are interconnected with understandings of (group) identity, because consumption patterns in the Netherlands (and other rich countries) contribute to exploiting animals, the climate crisis and loss of biodiversity, and because eating differently is connected to living differently and working towards a better future. In this research project I analyze power structures that oppress humans and other animals, focusing specifically on the role of language, and develop alternatives.