Debra Merskin

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Debra Merskin, PhD, is a professor of media studies in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon and is a co-founder of Animals and Media.
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Rethinking How We Refer to Nonhuman Animals
Language shapes perception. Using impersonal terms for sentient animals reinforces their marginalization and hinders recognition of their rights.
By Alicia Graef, Carrie P. Freeman and Debra Merskin in [[]] | Earth Food Life Project and In Defense of Animals | | April 2, 2024
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Debra Merskin, PhD, is a professor of media studies in the School of Journalism and Communication at the University of Oregon and is a co-founder of Animals and Media. Her expertise is in the re-presentation of animals in media and popular culture.
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