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Jul 2 2020 | Sara Streeter

When Worlds Collide: Age, Gender And Veganism

When the vegan movement styles itself to appeal to the young, those who are older, and women in particular, can find themselves marginalized in the process. READ MORE

Jun 22 2020 | Owen Rogers

Institutional Attitudes Towards Wild Animal Suffering

The field of Wild Animal Suffering research seeks to tackle a number of challenging ethical dilemmas. This study looks at the opinions of biologists, ecologists, and veterinary scientists on the issues. READ MORE

Jun 19 2020 | Jessie Brockway

How Vegans Of Color Deal With Veganism’s White, Privileged Image

This study examines vegans of color’s thoughts on race when it comes to living a plant-based lifestyle, and navigating the whiteness of the movement. READ MORE

Jun 15 2020 | Mona Zahir

Meat And ‘New Masculinity’

Norms around masculinity are in a process of changing around the world. This study looks at how those shifting attitudes have an effect on meat consumption and how it's perceived. READ MORE

Jun 8 2020 | Sara Streeter

Does Your Cat Really Care About You? Yes!

For better or worse, cats have a reputation for aloofness. This study shows they do in fact form secure attachments to humans, and attention is key to their positive welfare. READ MORE

Jun 5 2020 | Faunalytics

Household Barriers To Veg*n Diets

Food is so much more than what we eat — it's closely tied to relationships of all kinds. This study looks at how family life impacts our dietary choices. READ MORE

Jun 4 2020 | Faunalytics

‘Free-Riders’ And Animal Welfare Food Labels

Welfare-labeled products aim to secure better living conditions for farmed animals, but their higher price turns away consumers. How big is this problem, and how do we address it? READ MORE

Jun 2 2020 | Faunalytics

Foreground And Background: Images Of Farmed Animals And Perception

Researchers examine what factors influence our perception of farmed animals in photographs. As it turns out, the background farm setting plays a significant role in our reaction. READ MORE

May 28 2020 | Owen Rogers

The Effect Of Numbing On Our Ethics

Reliance on disgust-based arguments might be counterproductive and less effective over time. Advocates should use methods that maintain or grow in strength with repeated exposure. READ MORE

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