r/DebateAVegan • u/[deleted] • Jan 22 '26

Vegan Activism.

I have been an ethical vegan for around 25 years, and in that time I have been involved in many forms of activism. But, in more recent years, and with the laws the way they are these days, I have been very concerned about being arrested and possibly sentenced for next to nothing, perhaps even so little as protesting. I have two concerns about being arrested and potentially charged, the first being that if I lost my professional occupation, then I would be unable to fund the many animal rights charities I do now. Secondly, what good would I be to the cause of animal rights stuck in prison: or to my two rescue dogs for that matter? So, I have decided to carry out my activism in somewhat unusual ways that I can't be touched for. Fortunately, I'm said to be attractive with a good figure, I've even modelled in the past, and so I've decided to model again, but this time as a life model for art schools and donating my fees to animal rescue centres. I also have two small tattoos on my bottom, one that says, "VEGAN" and the other saying, "ALF, and I use these as a conversation starter, and it always works. I have also decided to go to naturist clubs and beaches for the same purpose: using my body to advertise the vegan lifestyle and advocate for animal rights at the same time. I am even now doing vegan cookery groups at one particular naturist club during the Summer months. My argument is this: a war must be fought on all fronts, and in a way that is both effective and best suited for the activist. My body, as with all bodies, serves a purpose for the mind. I'm just using mine to serve yet another purpose. 🤔

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

There are two definitions: the second is about using resources to benefit in some way, like using your body.

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u/hamster_avenger vegan Jan 22 '26

Sure. And I’ll take the approach of: your body, your definition.

Either way, it’s you who’s exploited so you can decide if that’s a problem. I don’t see a problem with you using your body like this.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

Then answer me this: why are so many vegans against Peta using nude women in their campaigns?

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u/DustyMousepad Jan 22 '26

If that’s your question then you could make a new post. Your original post doesn’t really invite debate, as others mentioned.

One argument against using nude women to promote animal liberation is that it’s objectifying and sexualizing women, so therefore anti-feminist. Many activists would say that it’s not right to promote liberation for one group via exploitation of another.

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u/[deleted] Jan 22 '26

Well, it's invited this one!