What does speciesism mean?
noun
Prejudice or bias in favor of members of one's own species, especially humans, over those of other species. A form of discrimination that attributes more value or rights to members of one's own species.
Example
"The concept of speciesism has been criticized for perpetuating a hierarchy of species, with humans at the top."
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