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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Language shapes perception. Using impersonal terms for sentient animals reinforces their marginalization and hinders recognition of their rights.
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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.