Food and Gender : Making the Modern World

Name: Food and Gender : Making the Modern World
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Explore the intricate relationship between food and gender in 'Food and Gender: Making the Modern World.' This insightful book delves into how societal perceptions and roles surrounding food have shaped and continue to define our modern world. Through a compelling narrative, Candice Goucher unpacks the cultural, social, and historical dimensions of food consumption and production, revealing its profound impact on gender dynamics. Discover how culinary practices, dietary habits, and food politics are intertwined with notions of masculinity and femininity, power structures, and identity. This book is essential for anyone interested in sociology, cultural studies, food history, and gender studies. Key themes explored include: * The social construction of gender through food practices. * How foodways influence and reflect power dynamics. * The historical evolution of gender roles in relation to food. * Cross-cultural perspectives on food and gender. 'Food and Gender: Making the Modern World' offers a nuanced understanding of how seemingly simple acts of eating and preparing food are deeply embedded in complex social and gendered realities.