SOC 260 - Food, Culture, and Society

Semester Hours: 4

This course is an introduction to the emerging field of study called the Sociology of Food. We explore social, cultural and political issues, at the global, national and local levels, around the production, distribution, preparation, consumption and symbolism of food. Choices and outcomes regarding these processes reflect individual and group identities and relationships, access to resources and position in various social hierarchies. Students also are asked to reflect on the ethics of food processes and policies and their own food choices. Meets Social Thought and Tradition Intellectual Perspective requirement (ST).

Intellectual Perspective: ST