Oppressive Liberation Sexism in Animal Activism

“Lisa Kemmerer’s Oppressive Liberation brings a vegan feminist perspective to inter­rogate the longstanding problems of male privilege, sexism, and sexual harass­ment in the animal rights movement … . Oppressive Liberation explores the intersections of sexism and animal activ­ism through six sections. Opening with an Introduction to the nexus of sexism, speciesism, and male privilege, the volume proceeds to expose … . Here and throughout this rich volume, Kemmerer offers startling (vegan) food for thought.” (Greta Gaard, Society & Animals, Vol. 33 (1), 2025) 

“Oppressive Liberation by Lisa Kemmerer is a hybrid, multi vocal text with eye-opening details about sexism and abuse of women in animal activism. The book is meticulously researched and includes survey data, executive profiles, testimonials, and several chapters written by participants of all genders on the front line of male privilege in the animal activist movement. … Her scholarship, survey data, testimonials, profiles of male leaders, and narratives by other animal activists offer a wealth of information and ideas. …” (Gregory F. Tague, Leonardo, leonardo.info, June, 2023)