Many of these resources examine the intersections between speciesism and other forms of oppression, such as racism, sexism and homophobia. For information on current campaigns and the conditions facing animals, please have a look at the veganism page on this website, or check the websites of the national groups listed on the links page.
Articles
Aboglio, A.M. et al (2010) Joint Statement by a Group of Abolitionist Vegan Feminists for International Women’s Day
Gaard, G. (2001) Towards a Queer Ecofeminism (pdf)
Gaard, G. (2003) Vegetarian Ecofeminism (pdf)
Jones, P. (2005) Of Brides and Bridges: Linking Feminist, Queer, and Animal Liberation Movements
Jones, P. (2005) Their Bodies, Our Selves: Moving Beyond Sexism and Speciesism
Stibbe, A. (2001) Language, Power and the Social Construction of Animals (pdf)
Suchan, C. (2010) Animal Extremism… Yes, yes it is.
Books
Adams, C. J. (2004) The Sexual Politics of Meat: A Feminist-Vegetarian Critical Theory
Best, S., & Nocella II, A. J. (Eds.) (2004) Terrorists or Freedom Fighters? Reflections on the Liberation of Animals
Hawthorn, M. (2008) Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism
Luke, B. (2007) Brutal: Manhood and the Exploitation of Animals
Mann, K. (2007) From Dusk ’til Dawn: An Insider’s View of the Growth of the Animal Liberation Movement
Patterson, C. (2002) Eternal Treblinka: Our Treatment of Animals and the Holocaust
Spiegel, M. (1988) The Dreaded Comparison: Human and Animal Slavery
Torres, B. (2008) Making a Killing: The Political Economy of Animal Rights
Animal Aid
- Shutting the Stable Door September 8, 2010Following the Cumbrian gun massacre in June, during which Derrick Bird shot dead 12 people and inured 11 others before shooting himself, the House of Commons Home Affairs Committee launched a gun control inquiry and invited contributions. In Animal Aid... […]
- Horseracing whipping rules breached more than 450 times in just six months September 6, 2010An Animal Aid analysis of whipping offences in horse racing over the first six months of 2010 reveals a cynical disregard for the British Horseracing Authority’s (BHA) rules, with 101 jockeys offending on more than one occasion and two riders bre... […]
- National Anti-Shooting Week 20 - 26 September 2010 September 2, 2010Please get involved in Animal Aid’s National Anti-Shooting Week and help us to spread the word about the cruelty and wastefulness of the ‘game bird’ shooting industry, thereby persuading people to demand a ban on the production of bir... […]
- Battery Cows August 18, 2010Three years ago, Animal Aid released footage taken inside four of Britain's zero grazing dairy units. Inside the sheds, dairy cows live in almost permanent confinement with some animals never able to get outside at all. Our report, […]
- 100 Days in Government: 100 Days of Failing Animals August 18, 2010Since the Coalition government came to power, there has been a significant erosion of animal protection measures on several fronts, according to animal protection group, Animal Aid. Some of the steps taken - such as markedly reducing veterinary cov... […]
