Abstract
This paper explores the adequacy of Mezirow's transformation theory to describe the transformational learning of ethical vegans. A critical reading of the participants' narratives revealed that a temporal understanding of power is needed. Transformation theory failed to account for the power of normative ideologies to undermine the emancipatory learning and praxis of ethical vegans over time.
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License
Recommended Citation
McDonald, B. L.
(1999).
Explaining the Transformation of Ethical Vegans: Is Mezirow's Theory Adequate?.
Adult Education Research Conference.
https://newprairiepress.org/aerc/1999/papers/28
Explaining the Transformation of Ethical Vegans: Is Mezirow's Theory Adequate?
This paper explores the adequacy of Mezirow's transformation theory to describe the transformational learning of ethical vegans. A critical reading of the participants' narratives revealed that a temporal understanding of power is needed. Transformation theory failed to account for the power of normative ideologies to undermine the emancipatory learning and praxis of ethical vegans over time.
