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Got a question? Email simplyvegan@anthem.co.uk Gender debate Why are there so many more female vegans than male? Matt This has been a topic of discussion in academic circles for a considerable amount of time. Previous research into empathy and gender has shown that women often have a more empathetic tendency in general, but interestingly, this is also extended towards animals. A similar trend was noticed during the rise of vegetarianism in the 80s. Research showed that women are more likely to take a strong ethical stance over the mistreatment of animals, particularly when it comes to animal testing. Research shows that women take a strong stance over the mistreatment of animals. When the BBC discussed this issue on their website, they noted that “when women hold two incompatible beliefs, they’re…

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