Environmental Studies 321A - Food Justice: Lit/Art/Activism

In a world of diminishing resources, the complex balance of the global food supply calls into question issues of justice and human values. Why is it that certain groups of people suffer disproportionately from food scarcity and contamination? How do we ensure affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food for all in the face of overconsumption, climate change, and population growth? We will study a diverse range of contemporary media as we engage in critical discussion of the production, distribution, and consumption of food. Topics will include food sovereignty and security; food disparities related to race, class and gender; animal liberation; and new food technologies.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors.