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language and terminology (in activism)

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Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding her arms up as if indicating a gap size. To the left of her are the words: ” Bridging the gap. Vegan Non-vegan”

Are your words working against you? As activists, our language choices can be our greatest asset, or our most self-defeating liability. When we’re mindful of who we’re trying to reach, the effectiveness and integrity of our message increases exponentially.

How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language

The text "Non-vegans deserve the truth" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, delivering the speech "Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach"

Are you advocating cruelty in your vegan activism and outreach? When we offer "humane" alternatives or "Meatless Mondays," we're doing a disservice to non-vegans. We're deciding for them that they can't handle the full truth.

Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

large outdoor city scene with large buildings with large billboard type ads showing a cow with tears running down it's face and the words Like us - they feel - go vegan. There are a lot of people walking around

What happens when the animals we eat get to make their own ads? What would they say to us? How would it change what we eat and how we think of them? This is the exact premise of Go Vegan World

The Viral Ad Campaign Run By Animals

Emily is seen sat facing the camera with “Vegan wake up call” in large white letters emblazoned on the image next to her.

At the depths of it, the reason most people won’t go vegan is the same reason that vegans can’t understand why most people won’t go vegan. This is a call for accountability and awakening for those of us who believe ourselves to be responsible and aware.

A Wake Up Call For Vegans

All Posts for language and terminology (in activism)

  • The text "Non-vegans deserve the truth" next to Emily Moran Barwick, founder of Bite Size Vegan, delivering the speech "Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach"

    Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)

    Are you advocating cruelty in your vegan activism and outreach? When we offer “humane” alternatives or “Meatless Mondays,” we’re doing a disservice to non-vegans. We’re deciding for them that they can’t handle the full truth.

    Read more about Are You Advocating Cruelty? | Truth in Vegan Outreach (Speech)
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown holding her arms up as if indicating a gap size. To the left of her are the words: ” Bridging the gap. Vegan Non-vegan”

    How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language

    Are your words working against you? As activists, our language choices can be our greatest asset, or our most self-defeating liability. When we’re mindful of who we’re trying to reach, the effectiveness and integrity of our message increases exponentially.

    Read more about How to Speak Non-Vegan | Effective Activism Through Mindful Language
  • Health vs Ethics, Yam Birth Control? & More text overlaid over photo of Emily

    Vegan For Health vs. Ethics, Yam Birth Control?, Activism Across Cultures & More | Q&A

    What’s my take on the vegan for health vs ethics debate? Is yam birth control a thing? Can you be vegan and NOT annoying? What approaches for activism are effective in not-so-vegan-friendly countries? Find out this and more in today’s vegan Q&A!

    Read more about Vegan For Health vs. Ethics, Yam Birth Control?, Activism Across Cultures & More | Q&A
  • large outdoor city scene with large buildings with large billboard type ads showing a cow with tears running down it's face and the words Like us - they feel - go vegan. There are a lot of people walking around

    The Viral Ad Campaign Run By Animals

    What happens when the animals we eat get to make their own ads? What would they say to us? How would it change what we eat and how we think of them? This is the exact premise of Go Vegan World

    Read more about The Viral Ad Campaign Run By Animals
  • Emily is seen sat facing the camera with “Vegan wake up call” in large white letters emblazoned on the image next to her.

    A Wake Up Call For Vegans

    At the depths of it, the reason most people won’t go vegan is the same reason that vegans can’t understand why most people won’t go vegan. This is a call for accountability and awakening for those of us who believe ourselves to be responsible and aware.

    Read more about A Wake Up Call For Vegans
  • Emily is shown seated and looking into the distance, down and to her right.

    Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare

    As a vegan activist should you be for or against animal welfare. What is the difference between animal welfare and animal liberation?

    Read more about Why I’m A Vegan Against Animal Welfare
  • A person is shown from the shoulders up. They have grey tape across their mouth, silencing them. One eyebrow lifted in astonishment.

    Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It

    What violent and offensive things are you saying every day without knowing it? With all the “Politically Correct” terminology out there, one group remains regularly slandered, victimized and devalued in our every day speech.

    Read more about Why You’re Offensive & Don’t Know It
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a dark tee-shirt and shades. Her tee-shirt says “The vegan club”. Emily’s head is tilted to one side and a look of intimidation is upon her face.

    Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug

    Can you get into the vegan club? Exclusivism within the vegan movement harms not only those excluded, but also the movement itself—everyone and everything benefits the more vegans we have.

    Read more about Are You In The Vegan Club? ft. The Vegan Bouncer & Smug
  • A graphical image of a person on Victorian dress is seen holding up a blue bottle with “XXX” written upon it. They are pointing at the bottle with a cane and appears to be proclaiming its benefits.

    The Dangers of Vegan Health Claims | Matt Ruscigno Returns

    Are vegan health claims dangerous to the overall vegan message? In this follow-up to my last interview with Registered Dietitian Matt Ruscigno, we discuss the often exaggerated claims about the health benefits of a vegan diet.

    Read more about The Dangers of Vegan Health Claims | Matt Ruscigno Returns
  • Overlaid over an image of “God Touching Adam” from the Sistine Chapel ceiling are the words “History of veganism part 3”.

    Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three

    The Renaissance was a time of innovation and revolution within art, architecture, politics, science, astronomy, literature, and—veganism? Learn how the rise of humanistic individuality led to the acknowledgement of non-humans as individuals as well.

    Read more about Vegans In The Renaissance | The History of Veganism Part Three
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown looking into the camera with a rye look upon her face.

    How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole

    Learning how to talk about veganism is often more challenging than going vegan. How do you talk to non-vegans about important issues in an approachable way? How do you help people make the connection?

    Read more about How To Talk To Non-Vegans Without Being An A-Hole
  • Vegan advocate Gary Yourofsky is shown on the left image. Freelee the Banana Girl on the right. Both appear to be extremely angry.

    The Freelee & Gary Yourofsky Controversy: Death to Non-Vegans & Human Hating?

    Recent videos from Freelee the Banana Girl and Gary Yourofsky have sparked a great deal of controversy amongst vegans and non-vegans alike. In my first [and maybe only] ever “commentary” video, I talk about what we can learn from these videos

    Read more about The Freelee & Gary Yourofsky Controversy: Death to Non-Vegans & Human Hating?
  • Emily Moran Barwick of Bite Size Vegan is shown in a black tee-shirt and sunglasses. On the front tee-shirt, in white, are the words: “Vegan Police”. She is about to make an entry into a pocket book.

    Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

    Under the ever-watchful eye of the Vegan Police, we explore the question: When can you officially say “I’m vegan”? What must you exclude? Is it “enough” to be free of meat, dairy, eggs and honey? Do you have to also be careful with sugar, cosmetics, birth control? What else?

    Read more about Are You Vegan Enough? Featuring The Vegan Police

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