“Food Offers a unique opportunity for learning because it has the power to galvanize people from diverse backgrounds and opinions.” Charles Levkoe
Food is what brings people together. When we “break bread” together, we share part of our culture and our hearts. We share the culmination of our ancestors and the traditions that they passed on. Food nourishes not only our bodies but also our spirits. According to Author Charles Levokoe, food helps us connect to the world around us and better understand our ecological systems.
Sadly, the globalization of food had led to systems that are not sustainable. Major fast-food companies focus on consumers and not citizens who deserve to thrive in a healthy way. Because of these social issues, food activism has become an important cause to fight for. “The Term food justice movement” has been used to represent the coming together of a wide range of activists, from farmers to eaters. They represent the coming together of a wide range of activists, from farmers to eaters. “(Levoke, 2019)
Organizations like The Stop Community Food center in Toronto, Canada, have significantly impacted food-based education. They created community gardens where people can go to learn how to live more sustainably. When people participate in their communities, it allows them to take an active role. They can be part of creating a more sustainable way, which brings hope for the future.
People working together in a community garden represent Structural Functionalism. When people are taught to grow their own food they connect more with their communities.
Levoke, C. Z. (2019). Learning Democracy Through Food Justice Movements. C. Counihan, 1079685187 820360598 P. V. Esterik, & A. Julier (Authors), Food and culture: A reader (pp. 510-524). New York, NY: Routledge.
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