Speciesism is a system of
oppression where humans have placed themselves above other species, to the point where members of other species are excluded from moral consideration. For a speciesist, other
animals are devoid of their intrinsic value and only have value for what they can be exploited for:
food, clothing, as pets, reselling value, forced labor, entertainment, a role in the ecosystem, vivisection, etc? Philosophers and
animal rights advocates state that
speciesism plays a role in the practice of factory farming, animal slaughter, blood sports (such as bullfighting and rodeos), the taking of
animals'
fur and skin, and experimentation on
animals. Therefore, anti-
speciesism seeks
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speciesism in whatever form and create a world that recognizes and respects the interests and moral rights of other
animals.