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Intersectionality in Practice
- 1. Nick Pendergrast andKatie Batty
- 2. ‘All forms ofdiscrimination, including homophobia, racism, sexism, specie sism, ageism, disableism and bias based on weight and citizenship status are rooted in the same system of oppression’, although ‘such systems of oppression intersect differently for different individuals’ (Glasser).
- 3. • Calling AnimalAdvocates! - Boycott Thanksgiving - Solidarity Action! • ‘In efforts of building relationships between Native Americans, First Nations Aboriginal people and animal advocacy groups, we are asking animal rights activists to boycott Thanksgiving a U.S. national holiday in the name of opposing racism and genocide toward Native Americans.’ • GenevAnimaliste: • Animal advocacy in Switzerland. • Animals Australia: • ‘Cheers to a Cruelty-Free Australia Day! • ‘If you're like us then you're probably already salivating in anticipation of BBQ-on-the- beach-with-your-mates-day on January 26th.’
- 4. • Critical AnimalStudies places an ‘emphasis on the need for total liberation, stressing the commonalities binding various oppressed groups; and the importance of learning from and with activists’ (Best). • Best: Critical Animal Studies rejects ‘theory-for-theory’s sake’ and is instead interested in bringing about social change.
- 5. • Stalls. • Speaking(3.57-end). • Vegan food. • Being genuine.
- 8. • Animal advocatesmaking the first move • Be genuine • Build coalitions to bolster the entire Left movement • www.ProgressivePodcastAustralia.com • Episode 32.