+HALAL FOOD: CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS IMPLICATIONS

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Explores culture and religion as socially constructed categories that affect eating practices. Discusses the relationship between food, culture and religion; explores the cultural and religious differences in the USA and intersections of racism, discrimination and religious oppression. Discusses how halal food culture is socially constructed and promotes cultural diversity and inclusivity. Introduces the concept of Islamophobia and examines how it can affect communities and their food practices.