Food Politics and Policy ((3))

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This course examines why, how and with what consequences we produce, distribute, and consume food and in doing so addresses the politics of food. Broad areas of discussion include Industrial Meat and Plant Production, Climate and Environmental Change, Biotechnology, Labor (children/adults, women, migrants - legal and undocumented, slaughterhouse workers, and tipped wage), Subsidies, Over consumption, Food Security and Food Waste. Purpose is to examine the rules and policies that govern the American food system and the consequences thereof. The course also focuses on the ethical dimension of food. Carries credit in Power & Justice and American Politics Emphases.