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.
As ethical awareness and environmental consciousness grow, the debate surrounding meat consumption has intensified. Can we justify eating meat in a world increasingly focused on sustainability and animal welfare? This article examines the moral complexities of our dietary choices through diverse ethical lenses, including utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics. It delves into the realities of factory farming, its impact on animal rights, environmental degradation, and human health—while questioning cultural traditions and personal preferences. With plant-based diets offering compelling alternatives for nourishment and sustainability, this discussion urges readers to reconsider their role in shaping a more compassionate future
