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Exposing the 84% Statistic: A Critical Analysis of Veganism Abandonment Rates

  "An ethical foundation propels individuals into veganism, forming a bond so strong that true advocates seldom waver in their commitment." Michael Corthell , The Vegan Project Global Veganism, an ethical lifestyle choice aimed at abstaining from the use of animal products, has gained significant attention in recent years due to its potential ethical, environmental, and health benefits. However, discussions surrounding veganism often include the widely cited statistic that claims 84% of individuals who identify as vegetarian or vegan eventually abandon the lifestyle. This report aims to delve into the origins of this statistic, critically examine its implications, and provide context through recent research findings. The Faunalytics Study of 2014 The oft-quoted 84% statistic stems from a study conducted by Faunalytics in 2014. This study sought to understand the retention rates of people who had identified as vegetarian or vegan in the United States. The study surveyed over

Why Veganism Is Booming Among Gen Z?

Gen Z is leading the way in the plant-based revolution . They are more concerned with animal  welfare, climate change, and sustainability than any other generation before them. As a result, they are increasingly choosing to adopt vegan diets. This is a trend that is only going to continue in the years to come. The Vegan Project Global   The generation born between the mid-1990s and the early 2010s, is leading the way toward a more sustainable, compassionate, and healthy future. One trend that is particularly noticeable among this generation is the rise of veganism and plant-based diets. In this article, we explore why veganism is becoming so popular among Gen Z. Availability of Information on the Internet With the widespread availability of information on the internet, it has never been easier to learn about the benefits of plant-based diets, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, and the ethical issues surrounding animal welfare. Gen Z is known for being socially aware , and

[Vegans] Tracye McQuirter Helped Ove 15,000 Black Women Go Vegan in 2020!

She surpassed her goal of helping 10,000 Black women go vegan through her free 21-day online program. She said: ''It is so gratifying to see all these amazing women who have participated in the 10,000 Black Vegan Women Program reaping the benefits of plant-based living, and I can’t wait to continue building on the success of this program to help change the health paradigm of Black women all around the world. McQuirter was introduced to vegetarianism by her 7th-grade teachers at Sidwell Friends School. When McQuirter was a sophomore at Amherst College in 1986, the Black Student Union brought global human rights activist and Civil Rights Movement legend Dick Gregory to campus to talk about the state of Black America.  Instead, he talked about the plate of Black America — the health, politics, economics, and culture of what Black people ate, and why they should become vegetarians. McQuirter couldn' t get what Gregory said out of her mind, so she began reading about vegetarian

[Entertainment] 6 Vegans vs 1 Secret Meat Eater | Odd Man Out

   Hey good humans! Hope you enjoyed this episode of Odd Man Out - more coming soon!  IMPORTANT NOTE: We absolutely understand how a lot of you are feeling regarding behavior shown in this video and know that this type of behavior is not what we stand for, but we wanted to be honest with what happened on set. Our ask is that even still you all be respectful of the individuals in our videos regardless of whether you are upset with what they said or did. Please do not go personal or invade their privacy - we do not stand by that at all. We do appreciate your passion, but let’s all try to focus it on positivity when we can 🙏

[Health] Essential Workers: Vegan Nurse Shares How to Give Back

  When asked what she wanted for Mother’s Day, this vegan nurse showed just how much the little things can mean. Crissandra “Angel” Hall is a single vegan mom of four. You may recognize her three girls as the acro yoga trio known as DZ Vegan Kid Athletes on Instagram, but what their back-bending poses don’t reveal is the dedicated woman behind the camera. In addition to being a full-time mom, she’s a full-time nurse, and when the pandemic hit, she was sent across the country to hot spots such as New York City, NY and Austin, TX. After weeks away from her family with intermittent cross-country flights to attend her children’s birthdays and gymnastics competitions, she continues to show up for both her family and her patients.  Even though many of us see a light at the end of the tunnel, essential workers are still essential, and they deserve every kindness we can spare. This Mother’s Day, let’s treat all moms—not just our own, but those working in these essential roles. Here are nine

[Ethics] Vegan Student Wins Discrimination Case After Being Told ‘Study Unit On Farming Or Fail’

  'I couldn’t simply break my way of living purely to pass a course'. Avegan student has won a discrimination case after she was told to study a unit on farming ‘or fail’. 18-year-old Fiji Willetts is from Downend in Bristol. She’s currently studying for a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Animal Management at South Gloucestershire college. According to the college’s prospectus, the course is great for people ‘who love animals’ and are ‘passionate about conservation’. However, after enrolling, Willetts found she had to take, and pass, a module on Farm Husbandry. This branch of agriculture focuses on raising animals for meat, fiber, milk, eggs, or other products. It includes day-to-day care, selective breeding and the raising of livestock for the purpose of gaining the ‘best quality meats, and most milk and eggs from those animals’. Students were also expected to attend working farms to help the farmers. A visit to a slaughterhouse was also discussed. Willetts discussed her eth