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  • You make some good points, but i cant resist the thought experiment:

    Is there even an incentive for solving women’s problems? Patriarchy can use women to portray the ultimate evil; influencers can use that portrayal to criticize women, engage in rage bait, get attention and secure brand deals.

    Capitalism can appease men to promote consumerism wrapped in misogyny. Corporations can capitalize on women’s loneliness and low self-worth.

    I have noticed that women with low self-worth find meaning in work, which ultimately profits corporations, the money they will earn will be expanded on consumerisms/additions which again can be profited by capitalism and corporate.

    The rich can have as many resources as they want, so why solve it? Other than individuals (women) taking matters in their own hands and rescuing each other I don’t think there is enough incentive to help women as community or whole













  • I agree. It doesn’t cost a lot to buy lentils and make dal, but it takes time.

    The problem is really our entire food system is geared towards profit and the excessive suffering that comes from that. If you want to eat meat a little more ethically…you have to spend more or have the time to raise animals yourself.

    Vegans vs meat-eaters is distraction from humans vs industrialized food. Vegans are correct about the suffering of animals, but those that focus on preaching to convert would find their time best spent being compassionate to those that can’t make changes.

    Some small changes include:

    • have one more vegetarian day a week
    • in a restaurant select the vegetarian entree or three vegetarian side dishes in stead of a meat main course
    • buy from local farms if available
    • make some mushy Peas for a lunch option
    • meal prep (vegan/vegetarian food does freeze easily and is easy to reheat)
    • if making a dish that contains ground meat substitute (homemade options below)

    I mean to do it all at once is not easy. Making small changes over time can improve health and save money. Thinking about the suffering of the animals can be detrimental, because you may associate making vegan choices with thoughts of animal suffering. I used to subscribe to a vegan magazine, but half of it was amazing recipes, and the other half was distressing animal stories.

    mushy peas (use margarine or olive oil instead of butter)

    mushroom “forcemeat” and other substitutes

    dal recipe

    You’re not a terrible human if you eat meat! It’s not easy to change, but doing a little bit can go a long way. See if you can cut it down ❤