Being a vegetarian has become more common these days, as compared to the past. There are countless reasons as to why people are choosing plant-based food over non-veg. In fact, we see that these days many protests are also held and 'vegan' rallies, that account for and protest against cruelty to animals, and how we can serve our environment better if we choose to become a vegan or vegetarian.
However popular vegetarianism has become in this age, it's not as recent of a thought or movement. In fact, it dates back to the mid-19th century, when 'The Vegetarian Society' was formed in England. The members of this society considered vegetarian food 'pure', and this was the first step taken towards the movement as we know it today. At that time, food intake also had a lot to do with the class system.
