Tip of the hat for a school north of the border

Dean @ York U speaks to students about animal rights and social justice
When I ask college students talk about their activism and advocacy on behalf of animals, I regularly hear stories about faculty who are disrespectful, combative, even openly hostile. I am troubled by such stories. But, despite my disappointment, most student activists remain undeterred; they can see beyond the bullying because they care so deeply about animals.

So imagine what a breath of fresh air it was to read about Dr. Joni Seager. Seager, a Dean at York University and a respected scholar on social justice and environmental issues, recently sat down with students to share her expertise and to talk about animal rights and activism. Tip of the hat to Dr. Seager.

“The foundations upon which systems of animal exploitation are based are being shaken and will continually be challenged as we gain a clearer picture of the inaccurate assumptions that support these systems,” Seager told the group. “There is a rich field of research waiting in animal rights, and I encourage you all to take up the issues that are meaningful to you and to help create positive change in our society.”

See the full article here: FES Dean Joni Seager highlights connections between animal rights and feminism