I’m a High School Student doing a project on the Vegetarian Culture. I would appreciate if you could answer the following questions. I need to interview at least 5 people but it would be wonderful if I had more responses. I would appreciate if you respond by Thursday, October 11th. Thank you so much for your help. Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? Is there any difference between these groups? Why did you become a vegetarian? When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? What is your favorite food? Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? What types of music do you listen to? What kinds of food do you eat? How do you spend your free time? Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? What is your moral code – what you consider right or wrong? Who would you consider to by your “enemy” (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? What do you believe is the role of the government? What would you say in the main purpose of the government is? What is your opinion on these issues facing America: § Oil mining in Alaska: § Animal rights: § Animal testing: § Environment: § Global Warming: What political party do you most connect with? (Democratic, Republican, 3rd Party, etc.) Did you vote in the last local, state, or federal election? If so, what election? What do you want or hope to do in the future? How do you see America in the future? What do you want America to become? How is your life different than that of vegetarians portrayed on TV or in movies? Thanks for finishing these question. I appreciate your time and answers.
as i'm not an American i didn't answer the ones relating to the US. Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? i don't know whther you would call them "groups" but there are different forms of vegetarianism - i'm vegan. Is there any difference between these groups? yes. lacto-ovo veggies eat eggs and dairy, vegans eat no animal products, raw foodists etc. Why did you become a vegetarian? because i think it's the morally right thing for me to do. When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? i was 14 when i went veggie - January 1st 2006. then 15 when i went vegan is May 06. What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? ...giving up meat? What is your favorite food? CHOCOLATE!! ^_^ Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? i am concerned about the purchaces i make and try to buy as many things second-hand and from more ethical sources as possible. none of the things i buy are tested on animals. i dont waer leather or fur. What types of music do you listen to? sorry, i get this question by so many people i have grown to hate it. :& so i'm going to pass on this one. What kinds of food do you eat? the edible kind. How do you spend your free time? i dance, spend time with friends.... Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? i dont watch that much TV actually - but i watch hollyoaks, the it crowd, big brother, friends, peep show...... Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? i don't really like most movies (my attention span is less than brilliant) but i LOVE LOVE LOVE trainspotting! Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? ....apart from the vegan and vegetarian soceity logos, i dont think there are any... Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? um... veg*n? does that count? lol i can't think of any on the top of my head actually. i dont think there is any slang though... except mabye.... PRAISE SEITAN!! :drool: What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? Celebration Roast from Redwood Foods co. http://www.animalaid.org.uk/h/n/NEWS/news_veggie/ALL/1043// http://www.bazaarbuilder.com/cgi-bi...ant=cb260&prodid=304&sinprod=1¤cyid=287 What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? if it's harming you or the people around you then it's wrong. What is your moral code – what you consider right or wrong? i just answered his question. Who would you consider to by your “enemy” (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? i don't have any enemies. i live to love.
Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? a vegan. Is there any difference between these groups? yep. i dont eat animal products, but some vegetarians eat dairy and eggs (lacto ovo) or just dairy, no eggs (lacto) or just eggs, no dairy (ovo). Why did you become a vegetarian? at first to lose weight and be healthier, but then i decided to stick with it for both health and ethical reasons. When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? 16. i've been vegan for.....about 3 months i guess, vegetarian about 5....i think? What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? ......umm.......not eating meat? it's really not hard. What is your favorite food? apples Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? yep. i dont wear leather or wool anymore, but i guess i'm not 100% vegan because i dont research whether or not my cosmetic products have been tested on animals or not. What types of music do you listen to? rock, grunge, techno, a little rap and hiphop What kinds of food do you eat? mostly canned veggies, fruit, beans, nuts, oatmeal, etc How do you spend your free time? on the internet and watching tv Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? i watch documentaries, shows about crimes, history, plastic surgery and medical shows, scary or sci-fi movies and sometimes model-themed reality shows and cartoons like the simpsons and family guy Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? action movies and sometimes scary movies, or anything interesting on tv. i HATE chick flicks with a passion. Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? hmmm....i know the peta fanatics splash red paint on people wearing fur. i know if someone did that to me i would be pissed. hell, it doesnt bring the animal back to life, makes people hate you and your organization, and they're just going to go buy another fur coat. Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? not that i know of What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? this will be my first vegan thanksgiving.....i imagine i'll just eat those yummy side dishes. mmmm.....beets...... What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? in general? damn. umm......dont kill people? don't kill animals? don't eat people? don't eat animals? umm......be a kind and generous person? What is your moral code – what you consider right or wrong? the golden rule i suppose. its pretty simple and all-encompassing. and it relates to vegetarianism because i damn sure don't want to be eaten. Who would you consider to by your “enemy” (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? i suppose the meat and dairy and egg industries. What do you believe is the role of the government? What would you say in the main purpose of the government is? to ensure the rights of it's citizens. and our government does a pretty shitty job of it in my opinion. What is your opinion on these issues facing America: § Oil mining in Alaska: bad. we have the technology to eliminate oil dependence, we should make use of it. § Animal rights: animals are living beings and should be treated with dignity § Animal testing: is wrong § Environment: is fucked, but we could try to slow down our destruction of it. § Global Warming: is a serious threat that should be addressed. What political party do you most connect with? (Democratic, Republican, 3rd Party, etc.) democratic Did you vote in the last local, state, or federal election? If so, what election? i'm not old enough to vote yet What do you want or hope to do in the future? i'm not totally sure How do you see America in the future? a dictatorship where the people have no rights or free speech. but it will be paraded as a democracy. What do you want America to become? a freer, more liberal democracy How is your life different than that of vegetarians portrayed on TV or in movies? i've never seen one, i wouldn't know.
Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? Yes there are lacto-ovo vegetarians and vegans. I would be a lacto-ovo vegetarian because I eat cheese and even though I don't usually eat dairy products or eggs, I eat products with dairy and egg in them. Is there any difference between these groups? Yes. Why did you become a vegetarian? The first time was because of the way animals were treated. The second time I just found it very strange to eat meat so I stopped, and a number of reasons followed me. When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? At 13, I was a vegetarian for a year. Then I was vegetarian again when I was 18 and have been for a year and a half. What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? Research how to have a balanced diet and reasons why it benefits you. What is your favorite food? Indian food. Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? Yeah I stay away from animal products in clothing, it is kind of an aquired thing when you go vegetarian. What types of music do you listen to? All kinds. What kinds of food do you eat? Healthy foods, I like food from Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. How do you spend your free time? Hang out with people, art. Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? Not much time, but I like That 70's Show, the L Word, Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the Daily Show, the Colbert Report. Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? I love movies. Lots of movies.. Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? Not that I know of. Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? No not that I know of. What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? I eat vegetarian stuffing, and mashed pototoes, and whatever else there is that is vegetarian... I get less full and bloated that way, I like it. Same traditions. What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? I feel its wrong to neglect people and not care about people, I think its right to care about other people and living things and the environment. What is your moral code Ð what you consider right or wrong? Same. Who would you consider to by your ÒenemyÓ (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? I don't want enemies. But I would say factory farms, big corporations, big fast food corporations, hunters. What do you believe is the role of the government? What would you say in the main purpose of the government is? To set laws and rights into action, making sure people are getting their rights, taking responsibility for things that harm people, animals, the environment, and doing something about it. What is your opinion on these issues facing America: ¤ Oil mining in Alaska: Don't know much about it ¤ Animal rights: Animals do not have equal rights at all and its not fair. ¤ Animal testing: Animal testing is okay in some situations if it is to research a life threatening condition. But it is not okay for beauty products and other products and useless research. ¤ Environment: I think we have the responsibility to care for the environment. ¤ Global Warming: I think the unnatural things we do could have an effect on the environment and it is happening. I don't know how serious it is right now though but it could be serious at some point. What political party do you most connect with? (Democratic, Republican, 3rd Party, etc.) Democrat I guess Did you vote in the last local, state, or federal election? If so, what election? State What do you want or hope to do in the future? I want to help people and I want to do art and have my own coffee shop. How do you see America in the future? I'm not sure, I think the liberal mindset will take over. But it might just be the same divided battle that we have today. What do you want America to become? I want equality for all American citizens. I want people to think. I want people to live compassionately and ban factory farms and grow hemp farms. How is your life different than that of vegetarians portrayed on TV or in movies? Everyone is different, vegetarians don't all have the same traits. I haven't seen vegetarians in movies or television have the same persona.
Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? Hmm guess so, ovo-lacto vegetarian Is there any difference between these groups? Yes, regarding what they eat (e.g eggs/dairy) and their reasons behind it (e.g health, ethical, enviromental etc). Why did you become a vegetarian? Ethical reasons When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? 18 (June 2003) ... four years. What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? Depends on the reasons behind the choice, but probably developing an awareness of the meat industry practises. What is your favorite food? Italian food in general, berries, hummus, vegetable soups Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? To a certain extent. I don't buy leather, fur, silk, fur, faux fur*. Also try to where possible to buy fair trade/organic items. *as it looks like fur, so to me that implies fur is still desirable. What types of music do you listen to? All kinds ... but mostly 60s-70s & country What kinds of food do you eat? Anything that appeals, fairly healthy I suppose. How do you spend your free time? Reading, writing, socialising, cooking/baking Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? Some, an hour a day maybe. Just shows I enjoy (CSI, Greys anatomy, House), and other things if my family are watching them too. Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? Yes, all kinds. I like comedies and historical/biopics best. Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? Hmm not really. Aside from a V (on food products), and those related to animal rights groups. Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? Veg*an (shorthand for 'vegetarian/vegan'), veg, omni (meat eaters, short for omnivore) What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? I don't celebrate thanksgiving (non-American) ... but for Christmas and occasions like that I just prepare my own vegetarian entree, then have the same side dishes as everyone else. What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? It's wrong to harm or discriminate against others, and right to be honest/helpful/compassionate etc. What is your moral code – what you consider right or wrong? That I suppose Who would you consider to be your “enemy” (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? No one group in particular, aside from the meat industry I suppose. There are intolerant people, but they're just individuals. What do you believe is the role of the government? What would you say in the main purpose of the government is? To ensure the country is run efficently and the laws are made/upheld in a way which benefits the citizens. What is your opinion on these issues facing America: Oil mining in Alaska: I don't know much about it. Animal rights: Animals should have rights which are then upheld. Animal testing: Should be outlawed for cosmestics and other non-essentials, and better regulated for medicines. And to develop accurate non-animal methods. Environment: It's our responsibility to slow/reverse the damage. Global Warming: same I guess What political party do you most connect with? (Democratic, Republican, 3rd Party, etc.) Liberal Democrat [UK party] ... if I was American I'd probably vote Democrat. Did you vote in the last local, state, or federal election? If so, what election? Local (2006, I think) What do you want or hope to do in the future? Be a successful writer, travel, have/raise a family How do you see America in the future? Umm maybe not much diffrent; it's getting worse, but might improve. What do you want America to become? A better place overall. How is your life different than that of vegetarians portrayed on TV or in movies? Hmm no idea, can't really think of any examples.
* Are there different vegetarian groups? What group would you put yourself in? MAny different groups. I am lacto/ov vegetarian. * Is there any difference between these groups? Vegans don't consume any animal products or wear animal products, Lacto/ovovegetarians don't eat animals but do consume things like milk and eggs. Lacto consumes milk but not eggs. Ovo consumes egges but not milk. * Why did you become a vegetarian? For my health * When or at what age did you become a vegetarian? How long have you been a vegetarian? I've been veg for a little over a year. At age 56 * What is the first step to becoming a vegetarian? Stop eating meat. * What is your favorite food? Rice * Are you concerned about the purchases you make? Does that affect the clothing that you wear? I make a lot of our clothes. Try to wear natural fibers. Don't like sweat shop clothes. * What types of music do you listen to? Folk, Country, * What kinds of food do you eat? Whole Foods, Beans, Rice, Lots of fruit and veggies. * How do you spend your free time? What free time? * Do you spend time watching TV? If so, what do you watch and how long to you spend time watching TV? Sometimes in the evening after my son goes to bed. * Do you ever watch movies? If so, what movies? Occasionally. Harry Potter, Sometimes chick flicks. I like movies about the kind of woman I wish I was. * Is there any symbols used by vegetarians? If so, what? Not that I know of * Is there any slang associated with vegetarians? Or slang that you use? Veg*n is short for vegan or vegetarian. l/o for lacto/ovo * What do you eat on American holidays that have food traditions such as turkey on Thanksgiving? What traditions do you have? Lots of good food. Potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, good fresh bread. Everything but the bird. * What is considered wrong and right behavior in your opinion? Doing what is right in your eyes is different for every person. I have to do what feels true to me. * What is your moral code – what you consider right or wrong? And it harm none, do as you will. * Who would you consider to by your “enemy” (group (s) that opposes vegetarians)? None * What do you believe is the role of the government? What would you say in the main purpose of the government is? To stay out of people's lives, bedrooms, sexuality, women's bodies, and our schools. * What is your opinion on these issues facing America: § Oil mining in Alaska: Should be stopped § Animal rights: Not enough is being done to protect the animals from harm. If people are going to eat them, they should at least be murdered in a humane fashion. § Animal testing: Test lawyers instead § Environment: Help now. How about using all the money that we are using to kill innocent people and steal oil to protect the environment instead. § Global Warming: If we don't care enough to stop it now, we're all gonna die. If not us, our children and our grandchildren. We need to keep the world here for them. * What political party do you most connect with? (Democratic, Republican, 3rd Party, etc.) None * Did you vote in the last local, state, or federal election? If so, what election? Federal * What do you want or hope to do in the future? Raise a brillant child * How do you see America in the future? Blown to bits by irate people of other countries. * What do you want America to become? The center for peace and environmental activism for the world. * How is your life different than that of vegetarians portrayed on TV or in movies? ??? We all have problems, raise kids, goto work. There is no difference. Kathi
