Food and Social Stratification in Anthropology
( 30 Modules )

Module #1
Introduction to Food and Social Stratification
Overview of the course, exploring the intersection of food, culture, and social hierarchy

Module #2
The Anthropology of Food:A Brief History
Survey of the development of food studies in anthropology, from early ethnographic accounts to contemporary debates

Module #3
Food as Culture:Symbolism, Meaning, and Performance
Examining how food is imbued with cultural significance, and how it is used to negotiate identity, status, and power

Module #4
Social Stratification:Theories and Concepts
Introducing key concepts in social stratification, including class, caste, ethnicity, and gender

Module #5
Food and Class:A Global Perspective
Exploring how food habits and preferences reflect and reproduce social class distinctions around the world

Module #6
The Politics of Taste:Bourdieu and Beyond
Delving into the work of Pierre Bourdieu and others on the relationship between taste, class, and cultural capital

Module #7
Caste and Cuisine:The Indian Example
Examining the intricate connections between food, caste, and social hierarchy in Indian society

Module #8
Food, Ethnicity, and Identity
Investigating how foodways are used to construct, negotiate, and perform ethnic identities

Module #9
Gender and Food:Power Dynamics in the Kitchen
Analyzing the gendered division of labor in food preparation and consumption, and its implications for social power

Module #10
Food Justice and Social Inequality
Discussing the links between food systems, social justice, and health disparities

Module #11
Food and Power:The Role of the State and Capital
Examining the ways in which governments and corporations shape food systems and influence social stratification

Module #12
Food Activism and Social Change
Exploring the role of food activism in challenging social hierarchies and promoting more equitable food systems

Module #13
Food in the City:Urban Foodscapes and Inequality
Investigating the relationships between urbanization, food systems, and social stratification

Module #14
Food, Migration, and Diaspora
Examining the ways in which food practices and traditions are shaped by migration and diasporic experiences

Module #15
Food and Embodiment:Bodily Experience and Social Hierarchy
Analyzing how food and eating practices are linked to bodily experience and social hierarchy

Module #16
Food and Material Culture:Objects, Technologies, and Practices
Investigating the material dimensions of food cultures, including objects, technologies, and practices

Module #17
Food and the Environment:Sustainability and Social Justice
Discussing the intersections between food systems, environmental sustainability, and social justice

Module #18
Case Study:A Critical Analysis of a Specific Food System
In-depth examination of a particular food system, applying course concepts to understand social stratification and inequality

Module #19
Research Methods in Food and Social Stratification
Introducing research methods and approaches for studying food and social stratification, including ethnographic, historiographic, and quantitative techniques

Module #20
Food and Social Stratification in the Digital Age
Examining the impact of digital technologies on food systems and social stratification, including online food cultures and digital food activism

Module #21
Food, Culture, and Development:International Perspectives
Investigating the relationships between food, culture, and development in global contexts

Module #22
Food Policy and Social Change:A Comparative Analysis
Comparing food policies and their impacts on social stratification across different countries and regions

Module #23
Food, Identity, and Belonging:Case Studies from Around the World
Exploring the intersections between food, identity, and belonging in diverse cultural contexts

Module #24
Food and Social Stratification in Times of Crisis
Examining the impact of crises (e.g., pandemics, economic downturns) on food systems and social stratification

Module #25
Food, Power, and Resistance:A Critical Approach
Critically analyzing how food is used as a tool of power and control, and how it can be used as a site of resistance and activism

Module #26
Food and Social Stratification in the Anthropocene
Investigating the relationships between food systems, social stratification, and environmental degradation in the Anthropocene era

Module #27
Food, Culture, and Health:Navigating the Complexities
Examining the intersections between food, culture, and health, including the impacts of social stratification on health outcomes

Module #28
Food and Social Stratification:Future Directions
Looking ahead:identifying emerging trends, challenges, and areas for future research in the study of food and social stratification

Module #29
Student-Led Research Presentations
Students present their own research projects, applying course concepts to explore food and social stratification in diverse contexts

Module #30
Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion
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Food and Social Stratification in Anthropology ( 30 Modules )

Food and Social Stratification in Anthropology
( 30 Modules )