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In this film, we reflect on some of the reasons why animal sanctuaries are needed. Other animals are often victims of neglect or harm, due to how humans perceive and use them, such as for food and clothing. Sanctuaries such as Hillside provide us with a unique insight into how animals can survive these difficult circumstances, and go on to live fulfilling lives, protected from further harm. Let’s watch and reflect on how these inspiring individual stories can help us imagine a less harmful future for all other animals.
We hope you enjoyed this short visit to Hillside. If you are interested in the issues raised in the film, you can learn more from our veganism interactive. The interactive will introduce you to the concept of speciesism, which is an important idea that helps us to understand why other animals are often placed in harm’s way. It will also consider how we can respond to the harms of speciesism and what role veganism might play in that process.
There is also a range of OpenLearn resources that explore different facets of speciesism and veganism. You can find links to these below. If you enjoyed this film and have an OpenLearn account, please take a moment to leave a review and comment below.
In this free course, Why are nonhuman
animals victims of harm? you will investigate why nonhuman animals tend to be overlooked as victims of violence. The course explores some of the social processes and structures that victimise other animals, such as ‘livestock’ farming. The course
also highlights some of the environmental harms related ... Matthew Cole and Kate Stewart explore why veganism stimulates such aggressive responses. Who do we think we are when it comes to other animals?- asks Matthew Cole and Kate Stewart.More free content about veganism
Why are nonhuman animals victims of harm?
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