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Melanie Joy, MEd, PhD, is an American social psychologist, author, relationship coach, speaker, and expert on the psychology of eating animals. She first coined the term “carnism” to describe the belief system that accompanies the consumption of meat and meat products. She advocates for increased healthy communication and discussion across populations about the foods we choose to eat and why.

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Carnism: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs and Wear Cows

Psychologist Dr Melanie Joy has been vegan since 1989. She explains why you can't be an ethical meat eater according to her theory of carnism

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Incorporating Compassion for Farmed Animals

“The platform on which I stand has been constructed by the tireless animal advocates and activists, the unsung heroes, whose courage and commitment to speak the truth in the face of overwhelming social denial—to demand compassion and justice for all beings.” —Melanie Joy

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Understanding Neocarnism: How Vegan Advocates Can Appreciate and Respond to “Happy Meat,” “Locavorism,” and “Paleo Dieting”

“Happy meat,” locavorism, and “paleo dieting” are signs of society’s willingness to examine the ethics of eating meat, eggs, and diary, and they reflect people’s genuine concern for animals (and the environment and health).

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Vegan Kitchen: A Decade On, Melanie Joy’s Book on Carnism Still Casts a Big Shadow

'Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism' has been updated, and it's as relevant as ever.

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Relational Literacy 101

Think of some of the greatest joys in your life, and also some of your deepest sorrows and frustrations. Chances are, they all have to do with relationships. - Melanie Joy

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Vegetarians, Get Inside the Minds of Meat Eaters

According to Melanie Joy, to understand the psychology of meat eaters, vegetarians must navigate through a labyrinth of ethical and moral contradictions. Yet, doing so would help bridge the often contentious divide between the two groups. - Katie Leo

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Dis-Ease of the Heart: The Psychology of Eating Animals

Like so many people, including myself for much of my life, the woman on the plane lived with a deep, internal conflict when it came to eating animals – a conflict that was outside of her awareness and therefore outside of her control. - Melanie Joy

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Eating Meat Will Be Considered Unthinkable to Many 50 Years from Now

People in the future will be horrified that we once ate meat.

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Powerarchy: Understanding the Psychology of Oppression

"Harvard-educated psychologist and bestselling author Melanie Joy exposes the psychology that underlies all forms of oppression and abuse and the belief system that gives rise to this psychology—which she calls powerarchy." - Marc Bekoff

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