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Veganism Isn’t Racist. But It Is Elitist
Nowadays, previously innocuous topics have been re-labeled as “racist,” so much so that we have to wonder if the word has any inherent meaning anymore. Recently on the docket? Veganism. In fact, there’s an entire TikTok trend advocating for the “decolonization” of veganism. The thing is, veganism isn’t racist. But it is elitist.
By Gwen Farrell3 min read
There’s obviously a difference between racism and elitism, and when it comes to veganism being intersectional and examining the roots of white supremacy within veganism (their words, not mine), we’re missing perhaps the core aspect of the costs of a vegan diet and why it’s not accessible to all levels of income. Simply put, factors other than racism are why more people aren’t vegan in this day and age.