In this eye-opening and compelling work, Melanie Joy reveals the common denominator driving all forms of injustice. The mentality that drives us to oppress and abuse humans is the same mentality that drives us to oppress and abuse nonhumans and the environment, as well as those in our own groups working for justice.
How to End Injustice Everywhere offers a fascinating examination of the psychology and structure of unjust systems and behaviors. It also offers practical tools to help raise awareness of these systems and dynamics, reduce infighting, and build more resilient and impactful justice movements.
Praise for How to End Injustice Everywhere
“A just world is one where dignity and rights are equally respected. The big question is how to create this just world—for human beings and every other living being, as well as for the environment. Thankfully, Melanie Joy draws our attention to the common denominator driving all injustices, providing a way forward.”
— Kwami Kpondzo Africa Coordinator, Global Forest Coalition; Executive Director, Centre for Environmental Justice—Togo; and Former Campaigns Coordinator, Friends of the Earth
“Dr. Joy leverages her deep training and ethos towards promoting diversity and culture, as well as respect both for humans and non-humans alike. She delves into questions that gaze at us straight in the eyes, like pink elephants in the room, that the world through willful ignorance or otherwise has had the inability to see. Until now. How to End Injustice Everywhere sheds light on how the relational will always triumph, and how through understanding the drivers and levers of injustice, a just world may be closer than we dare to dream.”
— HRH Dr Anjhula Mya Singh Bais, Chair, International Board, Amnesty International
“Melanie Joy invites readers to look at justice from a new and comprehensive perspective. How to End Injustice Everywhere is refreshing, provocative, and about time. In the age of polycrisis, a systemic approach to justice is essential, and this book is a good place to start.”
— Lasse Bruun, Director, Climate and Food, United Nations Foundation
“How to End Injustice Everywhere is a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the way we think about oppression and social justice.”
— Marianne Williamson, speaker, activist, author of four #1 New York Times bestselling books, and US presidential candidate
“How to End Injustice Everywhere has the potential to revolutionize how we think about injustice and to empower our justice movements for humans, animals, and the environment.”
— Moby, musician, author, producer, and activist
In this one-stop guide to building relational literacy, Melanie Joy reveals the common psychological dynamics that underlie all kinds of relationships—with a romantic partner, friends, family members, colleagues—in short, with anyone in any situation.
Relationships are like bodies: they get sick when their immune system is weaker than the germs that stress them. Joy explains how to strengthen your relational immune system to resist both interpersonal stressors and potentially devastating societal stressors, such as racism and sexism. Resilient relationships—which reflect integrity and honor dignity—not only are a source of joy and fulfillment for those who are in them but also support the thriving of the organizations and communities of which we all are a part.
Praise for Getting Relationships Right
“Recommended reading for both individuals and therapists!”
— Harville Hendrix, PhD, and Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD, authors of Getting the Love You Want
“Joy offers a wise, practical, and well-researched template for creating healthy relationships of any kind. While reading it I kept thinking, ‘This is like an encyclopedia of relationship wisdom.’ I recommend this book to all those wishing to expand their social- emotional intelligence!”
— Susan Campbell, PhD, author of Getting Real, Truth in Dating, and Five-Minute Relationship Repair
“Melanie Joy…nails it about what it takes to make relationships great. The book is well written with huge practical value. Getting Relationships Right is a must read!”
— Linda Bloom, co-author of 101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married: Simple Lessons to Make Love Last
“In this brilliant treasure of a book, Melanie Joy expertly and elegantly explains everything you'll ever need to know about how to successfully navigate any kind of relationship."
— Kathy Freston, New York Times bestselling author of Quantum Wellness, The Lean, and The One
“Read this book if you want to have healthy, mature relationships. Dr. Joy provides the tools, insight and research to get the job done."
— Dr. Jenn Mann, author of The Relationship Fix: Dr. Jenn's 6-Step Guide to Improving Communication, Connection, and Intimacy and Host of VH1 Couples Therapy with Dr. Jenn
The bestselling and award-winning Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows is now published or in press in twenty-two languages. The 10th anniversary edition was released In 2020, with a new foreword by Yuval Harari.
In this groundbreaking book, Melanie Joy explores carnism, the invisible belief system that shapes our perceptions of the meat, eggs, and dairy we eat, so that we love some animals and eat others without knowing why. Carnism is sustained by complex psychological and social mechanisms that cause us to unknowingly act against our core values, our own interests, and the interests of others. Understanding carnism can therefore help us make choices that reflect what we authentically think and feel, rather than what we’ve been taught to think and feel—and to help contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable world.
Praise for Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows
“An absorbing examination of why humans feel affection and compassion for certain animals but are callous to the suffering of others."
— Publishers Weekly
“One of the most thought-provoking books in decades."
— Heather Mills
“Melanie Joy instills empathy and non-violence. It is no coincidence that she received...following Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, the famous Ahimsa Prize.”
— Matthieu Ricard and Martin Gibert
Winner of the 2017 Gold Nautilus Award for best book in Relationships and Communication, Beyond Beliefs is a thoughtful and practical guide for the rapidly growing population of people in “veg/nonveg” relationships.
Vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters can feel like they're living in different worlds. Many vegans and vegetarians struggle to feel understood and respected in a meat-eating culture, where some of their most pressing concerns and cherished beliefs are invisible, and where they are often met with defensiveness when they try to talk about the issue. They can become frustrated and struggle to feel connected with meat eaters. And meat eaters can feel disconnected from vegans and vegetarians whose beliefs they don't fully understand and whose frustration may spill over into their interactions. The good news is that relationship and communication breakdown among vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters is not inevitable, and it is reversible. With the right tools, healthy connections can be cultivated, repaired, and even strengthened.
Praise for Beyond Beliefs
“Beyond Beliefs will show you how to significantly reduce conflict and increase connection in all your relationships—with your partner, family, friends, colleagues, and even acquaintances. I can’t think of a single vegan, vegetarian, or meat eater who wouldn’t benefit tremendously from this book!”
— Michael Greger, MD, New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Die
“Melanie Joy does a brilliant job of showing us how to negotiate “veg/non veg” relationships and ultimately make them stronger.”
— Dan Buettner, National Geographic Fellow and author of The Blue Zones
“Dr. Melanie Joy is one of the most profound thinkers of our age. Read this book. Your life will never be the same. It will be much better.”
— Jane Velez-Mitchell, journalist and founder and host of JaneUnchained
“I love this book. As a vegan married to a non-vegan, I found Melanie Joy’s advice on how to maintain a loving relationship regardless of people’s differences to be fantastic. I recommend this book to anyone seeking deeper, more connected relationships.”
— Alexandra Paul, actress and health coach
“This is such an important book. A huge part of being a vegan needs to be communicating effectively and respectfully.”
— Moby, musician, author, and activist