Animals and Society: Profit and Oppression

I think it is certainly possible for companies to think that way and to enact a more humane treatment of animals. I don’t know that numbers can speak that way, to indicate how this would effect the business (since morality does not always accrue currency directly). I am not sure how effective it would be at measuring it. If we came up with a system which allowed for the kind care of animals included in the “corporate information” that could be a start. I think that helping to bring awareness of what parts come from animals, and a concern from where things are originating from. Being familiar with a source helps track this down, knowing where you get the animal based resource, and being familiar with where things are coming from and the process. In general, having everyone be more educated will help give some insight as to concern for people that may move past just a desire for profit. Either way, education will sway some individuals.

I think there are several ways in which people can help look into the safety of animals in production. California, for instance, has laws that limit how you care for some livestock. There are strict regimens on food regulation and medicine regulation which require that the produce should be guaranteed safe. Some of these laws can be expanded to include more inclusive and good care for animals. Education is one thing that helps, for instance, there are resources that are usually local and free to help educate the public and corporations. I think even just helping others to know this may lead to a greater understanding of good animal care.

I think that education may be one of the only ways to help expand peoples awareness of how animals should be treated and how they feel. Although some may be deeply ingrained, there is a growing awareness of other animals and how they think, act and feel. It is true, that in the past, humans have had a tendency to oppress other parties, but I think now we are beginning to see an exponential growth in human awareness of other animal thoughts and feelings. Anthropocentric views are ingrained in many people, but I think that this is once again, beginning to adapt. Its not just anthropocentric views that flavor human opinions though. As the text mentions, racism, sexism, elitism and capitalism have all effected animal lives. Among various other factors, these close-minded views have begun to loosen. As we explore science, we lean more about the animals and how each one is phenomenal in its own way.