Date : Vendredi le 18 octobre 2013 de 18h à 20h

Lieu :
Montreal, QC | Université du Québec à Montréal. DS-R510
Pavillon J.-A.-DeSève
320, rue Sainte-Catherine Est (Métro Berri-UQAM)

Inscription : http://conferences.penseravantdouvrirlabouche.com/melanie-joy/

Conférence en anglais / Presentation in English

Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows : An Introduction to Carnism

Pourquoi nous aimons les chiens, mangeons des cochons et portons de la vache. Une introduction au carnisme

Synopsis
This captivating presentation, based on the award-winning book of the same name, is presented by internationally acclaimed speaker Dr. Melanie Joy. In Why We Love Dogs… Joy, a social psychologist, explains carnism, the invisible belief system that shapes our perceptions of the meat (and eggs/dairy) we eat, so that we love some animals and eat others without knowing why. Joy describes how carnism, like other isms (sexism, racism, etc.), is most harmful when it is unrecognized ; and it is sustained by complex social and psychological mechanisms. Using powerful imagery, thought-provoking analyses, and a compelling narrative, Joy explains the ways in which carnism conditions us to unknowingly act against our core values, our own interests, and the interests of others. By illuminating the invisible mechanisms of carnism, Joy helps viewers become more informed consumers and empowered citizens.

Bio
Melanie Joy is a Harvard-educated psychologist, professor of psychology and sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, celebrated speaker, and the author of the award-winning primer on carnism Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows. She has written a number of articles on psychology, animal protection, and social justice and she has been featured on programs including the BBC, National Public Radio, PBS, ABC Australia, and Good Morning Croatia, and in Slovenia’s Jana, the Austrian Der Standard and the Italian Le Scienze. Dr. Joy has given her critically acclaimed carnism presentation across the United States as well as internationally. Dr. Joy is also the author of Strategic Action for Animals.