Veganism

Veganism is a lifestyle characterized by not eating or using non-human animal products. An animal product in this context refers to the body parts of an animal, or any substance derived from an animal, such as gelatin, eggs, honey, and dairy products.

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There are many reasons why people become vegans; these primarily include: animal rights concerns, health and dietary reasons, concerns of efficient use of resources, and taste preference.

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Many vegans avoid the use of all animal products, including leather, suede, wool and fur clothing, shoes and accessories; cosmetics and toiletries that contain animal-derived ingredients (beeswax, lanolin, carmine, etc.) or that have been tested on animals; and household cleaners containing ingredients that have been tested on animals. Some people avoid using animals as food, but may nevertheless wear clothes made of materials derived from animals. The latter are called "dietary vegans."

Lifestyle: In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person (or a group) lives. This includes patterns of social relations, consumption, entertainment, and dress. A lifestyle typically also reflects an individual's attitudes, values or worldview....

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Gelatin: Gelatin (also gelatine) is a translucent brittle solid substance, colorless or slightly yellow, nearly tasteless and odorless, which is created by prolonged boiling of animal skin and connective tissue. It has many uses in food, medicine, and manufacturing....