What is *Racism as Zoological Witchcraft* about?

*Racism as Zoological Witchcraft* argues that white supremacy operates through dehumanizing Black individuals by equating them with animals, a process Aph Ko terms "zoological witchcraft." The book connects colonial violence, racial capitalism, and speciesism, revealing how systemic oppression relies on degrading both Black bodies and nonhuman animals to sustain power structures.

Aph Ko is a Black vegan theorist, digital media producer, and author known for pioneering work linking anti-racism and animal rights. She holds degrees in Women’s/Gender Studies and Communication, founded *Black Vegans Rock*, and co-authored *Aphro-ism*. Her work has been featured in *The New York Times* and *VegNews*, and she produced the Sundance-winning documentary *Always in Season*.

Who should read *Racism as Zoological Witchcraft*?

This book is essential for scholars and activists exploring intersectional anti-racism, decolonial theory, or critical animal studies. It appeals to readers seeking fresh frameworks to dismantle systemic oppression, particularly those interested in how race, speciesism, and capitalism interconnect.

Is *Racism as Zoological Witchcraft* worth reading?

Yes—it offers a groundbreaking lens to analyze racism, blending sharp theoretical insights with historical examples like the eroticization of Black bodies and the leather industry’s ties to slavery. Ko’s critique of fragmented activism challenges readers to rethink social justice strategies.

How does Aph Ko define "zoological witchcraft"?

Ko defines it as a colonial practice where whiteness spiritually and materially consumes Blackness by reducing it to animality. This process justifies violence, such as slavery’s bodily exploitation and modern cultural appropriation, while reinforcing white dominance through dehumanization.

What is the human/animal binary in the book?

The human/animal binary is a colonial construct used to classify Black and Indigenous people as "nonhuman," enabling their exploitation. Ko argues this binary fuels racism and speciesism simultaneously, as both oppressed groups are deemed disposable by white supremacy.

How does the book critique intersectionality?

Ko critiques mainstream intersectionality for treating oppressions (racism, sexism, speciesism) as separate issues, which dilutes their systemic connections. She advocates for an *afro-zoological* approach that centers how animality underpins all racialized violence.

What historical examples support Ko’s thesis?

The book cites enslavers tanning Black skin into leather, sexualizing Black bodies, and commodifying enslaved people as livestock. These acts exemplify zoological witchcraft’s literal and symbolic consumption of Black humanity.

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