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Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation

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Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation

4.7 out of 5

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In her groundbreaking book, Beasts of Burden, Sunaura Taylor explores the intersections of animal and disability liberation. Drawing on her own experiences as a disabled person and animal rights activist, Taylor argues that animals and disabled people are both marginalized and oppressed by a society that values productivity and independence above all else.

Taylor begins by examining the ways that animals are used to serve human needs. Animals are used for food, clothing, transportation, and entertainment. They are also used in scientific experiments and as service animals for people with disabilities. Taylor argues that these uses of animals are all forms of exploitation, and she calls for a more just and compassionate world for animals.

Taylor then turns her attention to the ways that disabled people are marginalized and oppressed. Disabled people are often seen as less capable than non-disabled people, and they are often excluded from mainstream society. Taylor argues that this exclusion is a form of discrimination, and she calls for a more inclusive and equitable world for disabled people.

Taylor concludes by arguing that animal and disability liberation are two sides of the same coin. Both animals and disabled people are marginalized and oppressed by a society that values productivity and independence above all else. Taylor calls for a more just and compassionate world for both animals and disabled people, a world in which both groups are free to live their lives with dignity and respect.

Beasts of Burden is a powerful and thought-provoking book that challenges us to rethink our relationships with animals and disabled people. Taylor's writing is clear and concise, and her arguments are well-reasoned and persuasive. This book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in animal rights, disability rights, or social justice.

Beasts of Burden: Animal and Disability Liberation

4.7 out of 5