WHAT ARE ANIMAL RIGHTS?
Animal rights, also referred to as animal liberation, is the idea that the most basic interests of animals should be afforded the same consideration as the similar interests of human beings.[2] Advocates approach the issue from different philosophical positions but agree that animals should be viewed as legal persons and members of the moral community, not property, and that they should not be used as food, clothing, research subjects, or entertainment.[3]
(Wikipedia. (n.d.). Animal Rights. In Wikipedia. Retrieved August 16, 2009, from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animal_rights )
WHAT CAN I DO?
An individual way one can recognize animal rights is to abstain from using animal products. This is called veganism. There are many vegans today here is a list of a few celebrities who have chosen this lifestyle as well; Ellen Degeneres, Portia De Rossi, Jason Schwartzman, Davey Havok, Tom Delonge, Moby, and Prince. Veganism may be considered extreme and vegetarianism may be a good alternative for some. This is a lifestyle in which there is no consumption of animal meat.
HOW CAN I LEARN MORE?
Here is a list of informational websites on Animal Rights and what can be done to acknowledge them:
-PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) website:
-Farm Sanctuary website:
-The Humane Society of the United States website:
There are some films out in theaters right now which shed some light on animal rights. They are informational documentaries that I personally enjoyed and highly recommend.
-The Cove
-Food Inc.
