Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Speciesism, Shechita, Anthropocentrism
15 Oct 2018
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Poli sci lecture 18 + 19 dec. 1. Integration versus black nationalism: what to do affirmative action, guaranteed political representation, historical compensation for slavery, (cid:494)black lives matter(cid:495, the canadian context mostly native canadians were discriminated rather than blacks. Lgbt liberation: 3: overcoming homophobia, the problem of state-sponsored homophobia, vulnerability of lgbt people, a disproportionate number of homophobic hate-crime victims are male. Lgbt liberation: 4: the global divide on homosexuality, public opinion in 39 countries (pew, acceptance of homosexuality is highest in wealthier, less religious societies. Indigenous peoples: 1: distinct nations, history of conquest and occupation, overcome domination and restore pride and dignity. Indigenous peoples: 2: maintain traditional ways of life, land claims, treaty rights, powers of self-governance. Practical implications: opposition to factory farming, fur trade, animal experimentations, zoos. Thomas midgley: one of the worst pollutants ever created, very hazardous and poisonous (people died from lead poisoning, laws introduced banning this in the 70s.
