Vegans use several different types of social skills to adapt and “survive” difficulties in a predominantly meat-eating world.
A study by two Concordia University researchers has examined how vegans navigate relationships and society when differences in diet and ethics can cause tension and “fractures” with their friends, family, and others.
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The study identified three types of social conflict for vegans. These take place around shared activities, such as meals and gatherings, within the vegan community itself, where people may disagree on what choices are acceptable, and in the marketplace, where finding vegan-friendly products and…