This category investigates the human dimension of animal exploitation—how we as individuals and societies justify, sustain, or resist systems of cruelty. From cultural traditions and economic dependencies to public health and spiritual beliefs, our relationships with animals reflect the values we hold and the power structures we inhabit. The “Humans” section explores these connections, revealing how deeply intertwined our own well-being is with the lives we dominate.
We examine how meat-heavy diets, industrial farming, and global supply chains harm human nutrition, mental health, and local economies. Public health crises, food insecurity, and environmental collapse are not isolated events—they are symptoms of an unsustainable system that prioritizes profit over people and planet. At the same time, this category highlights hope and transformation: vegan families, athletes, communities, and activists who are reimagining the human-animal relationship and building more resilient, compassionate ways of living.
By confronting the ethical, cultural, and practical implications of animal use, we also face ourselves. What kind of society do we want to be part of? How do our choices reflect or betray our values? The path toward justice—for animals and for humans—is the same. Through awareness, empathy, and action, we can begin to repair the disconnection that fuels so much suffering, and move toward a more just and sustainable future.
Animal exploitation is a pervasive issue that has plagued our society for centuries. From using animals for food, clothing, entertainment, and experimentation, the exploitation of animals has become deeply ingrained in our culture. It has become so normalized that many of us do not give it a second thought. We often justify it by saying, "everyone does it," or simply by the belief that animals are inferior beings meant to serve our needs. However, this mentality is not only harmful to animals but also to our own moral compass. It is time to break free from this cycle of exploitation and rethink our relationship with animals. In this article, we will explore the various forms of animal exploitation, the consequences it has on our planet and its inhabitants, and how we can collectively work towards breaking free from this damaging cycle. It is time for us to move towards a …