Dr. Melanie Joy

Dr. Melanie Joy

Dr. Melanie Joy has written so many books, it's hard to count them all. She is perhaps most famous for coining the term Carnism, which is the belief system that leads people to eat certain animals, and is the opposite of veganism. Dr. Joy also founded and leads Beyond Carnism which works to help people see the world differently, especially when it comes to animals. Among her many books: Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows, Beyond Beliefs, The Vegan Matrix, Powerarchy and Getting Relationships Right! Please visit: https://carnism.org and https://www.melaniejoy.org/

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  • The Secret Reason We Eat Meat

    Dr. Melanie Joy is a Harvard-trained social psychologist and bestselling author who gives us unique insights into our most self-destructive habit: meat consumption. So, why do we do it? Processed meat is officially listed as a carcinogen by the World Health Organization. It's also a leading cont...

  • What to Say to Vegans

    If you are not yet vegan and really don't get what the big deal is about eating animals, you need to watch this video. This video puts you in the shoes of a vegan and allows you to see the world from that vegan's perspective/ If you have a vegan family member or work colleague, neighbor or friend...

  • Relational Literacy: One Solution to Many Problems

    All of us deal with a slew of problems from the minuscule to the overwhelming. But, what if there was a key to solving all of them? There is! It's called relational literacy. Dr. Melanie Joy, a Harvard-trained social psychologist, is an expert in this field and this is a brief introduction to wha...

  • First European Restaurant to Serve Cats

    It's a gourmet restaurant, known for its commitment to excellence, in the heart of Europe. Cat is on the menu, prepared with skill and served as a true delicacy. Check it out. What do you think of felines being served as meat? For more, visit: https://carnism.org

  • KITTENGATE

    A new Beyond Carnism satire asks, "why chicken and not kitten?" "Climate leaders" serve meat—which has higher emissions than plant-based protein. So why not serve kittens? For more, carnism.org.