The Vegan Alternative
The dominate way of life in the Western World, especially in the United States, is based on consumption. In our society the consumer lifestyle is the mainstream. Hence, those who seek simple living -- that is, a lifestyle based on conservation and sustainability as opposed to consumption -- are said to be living an "alternative" lifestyle. So the question I'd like to address is: What kind of lifestyle is veganism? Is it a mainstream, consumer lifestyle, or is it an alternative, sustainable lifestyle? (Read more...)
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"But remember that what is mainstream our Western society is the consumer lifestyle. Being mainstream means you're a market -- that is, you're a target for consumption. So it's not veganism that promotes consumption, but the co-option of veganism into the Western mainstream."
This is an interesting insight. I agree with your conclusion that we should "adapt the world" to the vegan ideal.