The Power and Justice of Food

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Where does the food you eat come from? How does it get to your plate? How and what we eat is a vastly overlooked part of everyday life, and yet comes with huge personal, societal, and environmental effects, both positive and (quite often) negative. But this isn’t indicative of personal moral failings or ignorance- rather, the food system was designed this way. Centering the concept of “food justice,” this class will uncover the secret workings of the global food system and introduce students to movements and efforts towards creating a more just and healthy food future for all. Offered Fall only.