Sociology 331 - Food & Labor

Do you wonder where food comes from? This course explores the labor that produces food, from the farm to the plate. Three broad areas are examined: 1) how social structures shape work processes; 2) who works in the food industry and features of working conditions; 3) workers' movements to improve pay and conditions. With a focus on farm work, meatpacking, and restaurant work, we'll explore issues of gender, race, class, and immigration.