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- | Christine Townend founded Animal Liberation in 1976, based on the philosophies set out by Professor [[singer_peter|Peter Singer]] in his best selling book, Animal Liberation. | + | **Christine Townend** founded Animal Liberation in 1976, based on the philosophies set out by Professor [[singer_peter|Peter Singer]] in his best selling book, Animal Liberation. |
Societies over time have continuously challenged prevailing social views for the rights of the oppressed. Discrimination against various races and women were, at one point, a dominant social norm. Over time, increasing numbers of people are recognising that other animals are individuals with unique interests and life stories. The oppression, exploitation, | Societies over time have continuously challenged prevailing social views for the rights of the oppressed. Discrimination against various races and women were, at one point, a dominant social norm. Over time, increasing numbers of people are recognising that other animals are individuals with unique interests and life stories. The oppression, exploitation, | ||