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− | '''People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals''' | + | [[File:PetaLogo.png|right|285px]] |
+ | '''People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals''', or '''PETA''','''PeTA''', is a [[W:Virgina|Virginia]]-based [[W:Animal rights|animal rights]] organization founded in 1980 by activist [[W:Ingrid Newkirk|Ingrid Newkirk]]. | ||
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+ | == Overview == | ||
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+ | PETA's core functions are opposition to the use of [[animal]]s for food, clothing, entertainment, and research;<ref>[https://www.peta.org/about-peta/ ''About PETA: Our Mission Statement''] - peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> and the promotion of a [[W:Veganism|vegan]] lifestyle.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050215145736/http://www.peta.org/feat/annual_review04/ ''Annual Review 04''] - peta.org. Archived February 15, 2005.</ref> PETA's sister organization, geared toward young people, is '''Peta2'''. | ||
== Activism == | == Activism == | ||
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− | These tactics have drawn controversy to the group. For example, an exhibit comparing animals slaughtered for food to victims of [[ | + | PETA's tactics range from [[W:Consumer activism|consumer activism]] such as [[W:Boycotts|boycotts]],<ref>[https://www.peta.org/?s=boycott "Search results for "boycott"] on peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.ethicalconsumer.org/ethicalcampaigns/boycotts ''Boycotts List''] hosted by ''[[wikipedia:Ethical Consumer|Ethical Consumer]]'', featuring many called by PETA. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.peta.org/living/personal-care-fashion/beauty-without-bunnies/ "Beauty Without Bunnies"], a PETA program dedicated to boycotting cosmetic companies that allege utilize animal testing.</ref> to lawsuits attempting to gain [[W:Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Thirteenth Amendment]] rights for [[Orca|orcas]].<ref>"[http://www.nbcnews.com/id/45038868/ns/us_news-environment/t/seaworld-performing-killer-whales-are-slaves-group-says/ SeaWorld performing killer whales are slaves, group says]" - David Crary, Julie Watson for [[W:NBC news|NBC news]]. Dated October 25, 2011, Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> They also produce artistic [[wikipedia:Public service announcement|PSA]] campaigns, such as ads<ref>[https://www.adsoftheworld.com/taxonomy/brand/peta "Ads by brand: PETA"] on adsoftheworld.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> and art demonstrations.<ref>[https://www.peta.org/blog/nyc-drop-dead-meat/ ''NYC: Drop Dead (Meat)''] - peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> |
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+ | These tactics have drawn controversy to the group. For example, an exhibit comparing animals slaughtered for food to victims of [[W:The Holocaust|the Holocaust]] was condemned by the [[W:Anti-Defamation League|Anti-Defamation League]] ('''ADL''') and banned in Germany as an "offense against human dignity".{{cn}} On the other end, some within the animal rights movement, such as [[W:Gary Francione|Gary Francione]], have criticized the group for not being radical enough. | ||
== PETA and furry == | == PETA and furry == | ||
− | === | + | === Real fur === |
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− | By September the same year, PETA learned that [[Further Confusion]] was set to allow the sale of real fur, and wrote a letter to that | + | In March 2009, PETA sent a letter to [[Anthrocon]] to ascertain that [[fursuit]]s are not made of real fur.<ref name="P1">[https://www.peta.org/blog/dear-furries-please-dont-wear-real-fur-love-peta/ ''Dear Furries, Please Don’t Wear Real Fur. Love, PETA''] - blog post by [[Amy Elizabeth]] for PETA. Dated March 21, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> They received a brief response from Anthrocon [[chair]] [[Uncle Kage]], which read: |
+ | {{q|Real fur is frowned upon at all [[furry convention]]s, in the same sense that leaping in front of speeding locomotives is frowned upon at [[comic book]] [[convention]]s."<ref name="P1"/>}} | ||
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+ | By September of the same year, PETA learned that [[Further Confusion]] was set to allow the sale of real fur, and wrote a letter to that convention as well, urging them to disallow it.<ref>[https://www.peta.org/blog/flurry-faux-furries/ ''A Flurry of (Faux?) Furries''] - blog post by [[Heather Drennan]] for PETA. Dated September 28, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> | ||
=== Califur 2017 === | === Califur 2017 === | ||
{{See also|Califur 2017#Controversy}} | {{See also|Califur 2017#Controversy}} | ||
+ | In 2017, PETA staged a convention near the venue of [[Califur]].{{cb} The same year, the convention received a large amount of threats to its venue. | ||
− | + | Though originally reported by Califur staff as being partially due to PETA,<ref name="Threats">''[http://archive.is/2wRfG CaliFur Statement Regarding Threats to Venue: Expanded]'' post to Califur blog. Archived June 26, 2017, retrieved October 18, 2018.</ref> The convention was unrelated to PETA's protest.{{cn}} PETA was cited as a contributing factor to Califur's increased security costs and police presence that year.<ref name="Threats"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/califur/status/866012329804152833 "PLEASE NOTE: Due to PETA protest and the threat issues this year we do have full uniform LAPD on site and walking con."] - Tweet by @Califur, dated May 20, 2017, retrieved October 18, 2018. [http://archive.is/Fv3r5 Archived].</ref> | |
== References == | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
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+ | * [[W:People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals|People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals]] on [[Wikipedia]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
− | * [https://www.peta.org/ | + | |
− | * [https://www.peta2.com/ | + | * [https://www.peta.org/ Peta.org] - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' official website |
− | + | * [https://www.peta2.com/ Peta2.com] - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' official website (children only) | |
{{Critic sites}} | {{Critic sites}} |
Latest revision as of 04:22, 12 February 2024
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA,PeTA, is a Virginia-based animal rights organization founded in 1980 by activist Ingrid Newkirk.
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Overview[edit]
PETA's core functions are opposition to the use of animals for food, clothing, entertainment, and research;[1] and the promotion of a vegan lifestyle.[2] PETA's sister organization, geared toward young people, is Peta2.
Activism[edit]
PETA's tactics range from consumer activism such as boycotts,[3][4][5] to lawsuits attempting to gain Thirteenth Amendment rights for orcas.[6] They also produce artistic PSA campaigns, such as ads[7] and art demonstrations.[8]
These tactics have drawn controversy to the group. For example, an exhibit comparing animals slaughtered for food to victims of the Holocaust was condemned by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) and banned in Germany as an "offense against human dignity".[citation needed] On the other end, some within the animal rights movement, such as Gary Francione, have criticized the group for not being radical enough.
PETA and furry[edit]
Real fur[edit]
In March 2009, PETA sent a letter to Anthrocon to ascertain that fursuits are not made of real fur.[9] They received a brief response from Anthrocon chair Uncle Kage, which read:
Real fur is frowned upon at all furry conventions, in the same sense that leaping in front of speeding locomotives is frowned upon at comic book conventions."[9] |
By September of the same year, PETA learned that Further Confusion was set to allow the sale of real fur, and wrote a letter to that convention as well, urging them to disallow it.[10]
Califur 2017[edit]
- See also: Califur 2017#Controversy
In 2017, PETA staged a convention near the venue of Califur.{{cb} The same year, the convention received a large amount of threats to its venue.
Though originally reported by Califur staff as being partially due to PETA,[11] The convention was unrelated to PETA's protest.[citation needed] PETA was cited as a contributing factor to Califur's increased security costs and police presence that year.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ↑ About PETA: Our Mission Statement - peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ Annual Review 04 - peta.org. Archived February 15, 2005.
- ↑ "Search results for "boycott" on peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ Boycotts List hosted by Ethical Consumer, featuring many called by PETA. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Beauty Without Bunnies", a PETA program dedicated to boycotting cosmetic companies that allege utilize animal testing.
- ↑ "SeaWorld performing killer whales are slaves, group says" - David Crary, Julie Watson for NBC news. Dated October 25, 2011, Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ "Ads by brand: PETA" on adsoftheworld.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ NYC: Drop Dead (Meat) - peta.org. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Dear Furries, Please Don’t Wear Real Fur. Love, PETA - blog post by Amy Elizabeth for PETA. Dated March 21, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ A Flurry of (Faux?) Furries - blog post by Heather Drennan for PETA. Dated September 28, 2009. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 CaliFur Statement Regarding Threats to Venue: Expanded post to Califur blog. Archived June 26, 2017, retrieved October 18, 2018.
- ↑ "PLEASE NOTE: Due to PETA protest and the threat issues this year we do have full uniform LAPD on site and walking con." - Tweet by @Califur, dated May 20, 2017, retrieved October 18, 2018. Archived.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- Peta.org - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' official website
- Peta2.com - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals' official website (children only)
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