Vegan Voices in Education

Vegan Voices in Education: Empowering Students and Schools explores the unique experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by vegan students in educational settings. It provides a comprehensive synthesis of original empirical research, interdisciplinary academic insights, and practical resources tailored for students, educators, and caregivers. This book addresses the growing number of vegan students. By highlighting their specific needs and experiences, the book fills a significant gap in educational and sociological studies. The author employs an interdisciplinary approach to her research, integrating perspectives from sociology, education, psychology, and vegan studies to enrich the content and widens the audience to multiple fields. Through rigorous empirical research, this book offers data-driven insights into the challenges and strategies for supporting vegan students. Past supporting vegan students, it also emphasizes empowering vegan students through advocacy, resilience building, and identity formation. In addition to the theoretical insights, this book includes action plans, case studies, and recommendations for creating supportive educational environments.

Heather Marshall is a researcher and educator at Edge Hill University, UK specializing in the intersection of veganism, education, and social justice. She received her Doctorate in Education from Chester University, UK with her thesis focused on the experiences of vegan children in English secondary schools, exploring how they challenge norms and their personal impacts. Her research interests include inclusive education, youth advocacy, and the sociology of veganism.