Intersectionality in PracticeNick Pendergrast and Katie Batty

‘All forms of discrimination, including homophobia, racism, sexism, speciesism, 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).

Intersectionality and the Animal Advocacy Movement

• Calling Animal Advocates! - 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.’

Intersectionality and Critical Animal Studies• Critical Animal Studies 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.

ARA and Occupy Perth

• Stalls.• Speaking (3.57-

end).• Vegan food.• Being genuine.

Toronto Pride Parade

Intersectionality and the Cruelty Free Festival

Conclusion

• Animal advocates making the first move• Be genuine• Build coalitions to bolster the entire Left

movement

• www.ProgressivePodcastAustralia.com• Episode 32.