Acceptable Quote by Alexandra Harney
“The line we draw between animals that are socially acceptable and those we find repugnant can be awfully arbitrary.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Social Perception, 2019
Judgments about animal acceptability are often based on arbitrary social norms.
In simple terms: Social norms are arbitrary.
Key Takeaway
Question accepted classifications.
Themes
social norms
animal rights
arbitrariness
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- activism
- education
Key Concepts
ethics
cultural studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes a norm arbitrary?
- How can we reshape animal perceptions?
A Different Perspective
Changing norms can meet resistance.
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