Food and Cultural Identity: An Anthropological Perspective
( 25 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Food and Cultural Identity Exploring the intersection of food, culture, and identity through an anthropological lens
Module #2 The Anthropology of Food Understanding the cultural significance of food and its role in shaping social relationships and identities
Module #3 Food and Memory How food evokes memories and emotions, and its role in preserving cultural heritage
Module #4 Cuisine as Cultural Identity Examining how cuisine reflects and shapes national, ethnic, and regional identities
Module #5 Food and Power Analyzing the role of food in power dynamics, including colonialism, imperialism, and social inequality
Module #6 Food and Gender Exploring the intersection of food, gender, and cultural identity, including gendered food roles and expectations
Module #7 Food and Migration The impact of migration on foodways and cultural identity, including the role of food in cultural adaptation and nostalgia
Module #8 Food and Class Examining the relationship between food, social class, and cultural identity, including the role of food in social status and distinction
Module #9 Food and Ethnicity The role of food in shaping and expressing ethnic identity, including the politics of ethnic cuisine
Module #10 Food and Nationalism Analyzing the role of food in shaping and expressing national identity, including the politics of national cuisine
Module #11 Food and Globalization The impact of globalization on food systems, cultural identity, and local foodways
Module #12 Food and Authenticity Examining the concept of authenticity in food, including debates around cultural appropriation and culinary colonialism
Module #13 Food and Tradition The role of tradition in shaping foodways and cultural identity, including the tension between tradition and innovation
Module #14 Food and Performance Examining the performative aspects of food, including cooking, eating, and food-related rituals
Module #15 Food and Emotions The emotional significance of food in shaping cultural identity and personal experiences
Module #16 Food and Health The relationship between food, health, and cultural identity, including the impact of diet-related diseases on cultural communities
Module #17 Food and Politics Analyzing the political dimensions of food, including food policy, activism, and social change
Module #18 Food and Media The role of media in shaping food culture and cultural identity, including the impact of food media on culinary trends
Module #19 Food and Identity in the Digital Age Examining the impact of social media and digital technologies on food culture and cultural identity
Module #20 Food and Culture in Diaspora The role of food in shaping and expressing cultural identity in diasporic communities
Module #21 Food and Cultural Exchange Analyzing the cultural exchange of food knowledge, practices, and ingredients across borders and boundaries
Module #22 Food and Heritage Examining the role of food in preserving and promoting cultural heritage, including intangible cultural heritage
Module #23 Food and Sustainability The relationship between food systems, cultural identity, and environmental sustainability
Module #24 Food and Social Justice Analyzing the intersection of food, social justice, and cultural identity, including food access, security, and sovereignty
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Food and Cultural Identity: An Anthropological Perspective career
