Do you realize that there are several religions that hold this exact tenet? And that it's one of the central tenets of Rastafari?
Maybe these people all live their lives based on a logical fallacy, but I don't think it's so far wrong. Both racism and factory farming come down to disrespect for 'the other.'
> Racism comes from the individual.
Most people who study racism regard it as an institution, separate but related to bigotry, which is a quality of an individual.
> I'll also point out that the only way to real change in gender and race inequalities have come about is through government or self-regulation in industries... the same thing I'm arguing for when it comes to the agricultural industry.
Go propose a talk at any Black Studies department in the country with this as your thesis and let us know how it goes.