SOC 202 - Sociology of Food

Credits: 5
Using a sociological lens, the relationship between food and humans is examined, focusing on how food production and consumption are informed by social class, ethnicity, gender, globalization, social movements and technological changes. Humans give symbolic meaning to food as more than a source of nourishment; food rituals are embedded in social institutions, cultural patterns and social interactions between individuals which reflect changing cultural values and practices.

Prerequisite: Eligible for ENGL& 101 or instructor’s permission.
Satisfies Requirement: Social Science