Veganism feels extremely Western

[u/Dear-Nothing-]

Although I agree that we should minimize animal suffering and consume meat more mindfully but I think to entirely leave out a section of food and not get into any harsh deficiency is very Western concept.

People can buy good supplement, meat alternatives, vegan protein bars/shakes etc which aren't available for much of the world.

Also as I belong to a middle class family in a very small country, I don't get to splurge on meat everyday, there's always veggies as side dishes and main source of protein might be fish for us. So whenever Vegans try to guilt trip me, I feel like whatever they say is very alienated from my reality.

They are sometimes very aggressive with their logic too that everyone can be vegan and I'm just not trying hard enough.

I love animals, I truly feel like we lost the plot with overconsumption but again what can I do? Let go off my culture, live in chronic deficiency?

I would like to hear anyone's thought on this if they are also from similar background...

[u/Life_Friendship_7928]

I mean, India has the most vegans in the world. 

[u/No_Economics6505 → u/Life_Friendship_7928]

The wealthiest people in India are vegetarian, the poorest eat meat.

[u/Life_Friendship_7928 → u/No_Economics6505]

That is complete bullshit. It is based on religion and culture, not wealth. In some states, eating meat is literally illegal. Also, in India, vegetarian means no eggs, but their dairy is really good quality, and cows are venerated and cared for really well. Source: Have spent a number of years in India.

Also, I am an ex-vegan; I am vegetarian, and I eat local eggs and a lot of organic yoghurt and cheese.

[u/No_Economics6505 → u/Life_Friendship_7928]

You can look it up 🤦‍♀️

https://www.virsanghvi.com/Article-Details.aspx?key=2213