Beyond Carnism
We work to expose and transform carnism.
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Melanie Joy on The Veganuary Podcast
Melanie Joy on The Veganuary Podcast
Contact Wendy and Stuart at podcast@veganuary.comSign up for Veganuaryâs month-long challenge at veganuary.com/try-vegan. Follow Veganuary on Instagram, Face...
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Join us at VARC 2026
Join us at VARC 2026
đą The Vegan and Animal Rights Conference (VARC) brings together changemakers to connect, share knowledge, and strengthen the UK animal rights movement. Join us 28-30th March, in Manchester for the UK's leading event for animal advocates!
Learn about carnism with "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows"
Learn about carnism with "Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows"
This groundbreaking and bestselling book is in print in twenty languages. The 10th anniversary edition features a new foreword by Yuval Harari, updated text, and an afterword by Melanie Joy.
KITTENGATE: Outrage after climate scientist feeds kittens to dinersâwatch the news segment
KITTENGATE: Outrage after climate scientist feeds kittens to dinersâwatch the news segment
In shocking images obtained from the ECO27 summit, attendees are eating what they believe to be cream of chicken soup when renowned climate scientist Dr. Jay...
End infighting with INFIGHTING.ORG
End infighting with INFIGHTING.ORG
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Visit our website
Visit our website
Find out how Beyond Carnism is raising awareness to help people understand about carnism. Discover events, FAQs, and find out how to get involved.
Find out about our CEVA online courses
Find out about our CEVA online courses
Our engaging online courses help individuals and organizations increase the effectiveness of their advocacy. Find out more about CEVA training today.
Join the Beyond Carnism and CEVA mailing list
Join the Beyond Carnism and CEVA mailing list
Partner with us to host an in-person training with Melanie Joy
Partner with us to host an in-person training with Melanie Joy
https://youtu.be/LXH-Ug2Z8 Go Our Workshops We are now offering in-person trainings for vegan advocates and organizations. We have restructured our program and are offering new and updated workshops, which are delivered by Melanie Joy and take place over the course of either half a day or a full day.
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Donate to support our work
Books - Order or Read 1st Chapter
Learn how you can help create a more just world with "How to End Injustice Everywhere"
Learn how you can help create a more just world with "How to End Injustice Everywhere"
Amazon.com: How to End Injustice Everywhere: Understanding the Common Denominator Driving All Injustices, to Create a Better World for Humans, Animals, and the Planet: 9781590566862: Joy PhD, Melanie: Books
Learn all about relational literacy with "Getting Relationships Right"
Learn all about relational literacy with "Getting Relationships Right"
This one-stop guide to building relational literacy, the understanding of and ability to practice healthy ways of relating, provides the principles and tools for improving all kinds of relationships: with a romantic partner, friends, colleagues, animals, the environment, and even with oneself.
Improve relationships and communication between vegans and nonvegans with: "Beyond Beliefs"
Improve relationships and communication between vegans and nonvegans with: "Beyond Beliefs"
This award-winning book is an insightful and practical guide for vegans and those they are in relationship with: friends, family, colleagues, and even other vegans.
Learn to build a more inclusive movement with "The Vegan Matrix"
Learn to build a more inclusive movement with "The Vegan Matrix"
In this short guidebook published in the wake of #metoo, Melanie Joy explains what privilege is, why understanding privilege matters, and how to talk about privilege in a way that deepens understanding and leads to a more inclusive, resilient, and impactful vegan movement.
Videos
Formula for a Better World
Formula for a Better World
If we want to create a better world for everyone, we need to change the way we relate.
The Secret Reason We Eat Meat
The Secret Reason We Eat Meat
Watch "The Secret Reason We Eat Meat" with social psychologist and author Dr. Melanie Joy, founder of Beyond Carnism.Please like, comment, share and/or subsc...
Two Words to Say to Vegans That Can Change EverythingâAccording to a Psychologist
Two Words to Say to Vegans That Can Change EverythingâAccording to a Psychologist
According to a psychologist, what two words can you say to a vegan that can change everything? Watch to understand how to talk about carnism, veganism, and e...
Golden Retriever Burgers Trending?! #CatchOnToCarnism
Golden Retriever Burgers Trending?! #CatchOnToCarnism
This man is eating a golden retriever burger, with cheese made from horseâs milk on a bun glazed with canaryâs eggs.#CatchOnToCarnismFind out more at https:/...
First European Restaurant to Serve Cats
First European Restaurant to Serve Cats
This restaurant serves cats. The La table suisse chef asks the question âWhy do we eat some animals but not others?â The video has a surprise endingâkeep wat...
Podcasts & Talks
Melanie Joy's TEDx Talk: "Toward Rational, Authentic Food Choices"
Melanie Joy's TEDx Talk: "Toward Rational, Authentic Food Choices"
Melanie Joy's TEDx Short: "What Eating Animals Says About Being Human"
Melanie Joy's TEDx Short: "What Eating Animals Says About Being Human"
Articles & Written Interviews
The Science of Making and Keeping Veg*ns
The Science of Making and Keeping Veg*ns
How Sensitive People Can End Violence Without Getting Hurt
How Sensitive People Can End Violence Without Getting Hurt
Compassion Privilege: Why Caring People Are Sometimes Unkind
Compassion Privilege: Why Caring People Are Sometimes Unkind
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