Let me outline some realistic barriers that people may face when
considering veganism:

Economic barriers:

Higher costs of specialty vegan products and meat/dairy alternatives
Limited access to fresh produce in food deserts
Bulk buying of shelf-stable vegan proteins requires more upfront cost
Some low-income areas lack grocery stores with varied vegan options
Less financial flexibility to experiment with new ingredients

Time and convenience barriers:

Meal planning takes additional time, especially when learning
Many quick/ready-made meals contain animal products
Preparing beans and legumes from scratch is time-consuming
Reading labels carefully requires extra shopping time
Limited vegan options in fast food and convenience stores

Knowledge and skill barriers:

Unfamiliarity with vegan cooking techniques
Uncertainty about meeting nutritional needs, especially protein
Limited knowledge of vegan ingredient substitutions
Need to learn new recipes and cooking methods
Difficulty identifying hidden animal ingredients in products

Social and cultural barriers:

Family traditions centered around non-vegan dishes
Social pressure or lack of support from family/friends
Limited vegan options at social gatherings
Cultural dishes that traditionally contain animal products
Difficulty dining out with others

Infrastructure barriers:

Limited restaurant options in many areas
Lack of vegan options in workplace cafeterias
Few vegan choices in school lunches
Limited availability of vegan options when traveling
Restricted choices in institutional settings (hospitals, prisons)

Health and medical barriers:

Certain medical conditions requiring specific protein sources
Food allergies limiting plant-based protein options
Difficulty meeting specific nutritional needs during pregnancy
Managing existing health conditions while transitioning
Medication restrictions on certain plant-based foods

Psychological barriers:

Attachment to familiar tastes and textures
Worry about feeling deprived or restricted
Stress of making a major dietary change
Fear of making mistakes or failing
Overwhelm from the amount of new information needed