The Animal Turn

The Animal Turn is a shift in scholarly focus that emphasizes the importance of animals in understanding human life, culture, and society. Instead of viewing animals merely as resources or symbols, researchers explore their roles, experiences, and relationships with humans. This approach recognizes animals as sentient beings with their own agency, challenging traditional human-centered perspectives. It aims to foster more ethical, inclusive, and nuanced discussions about the ways animals influence and are affected by human actions, highlighting the interconnectedness between humans and non-human animals in various social and cultural contexts.