Collectively during the first plate we have come to an understanding that food is more than a source of energy and nutrients but a way of survival and an embedded social, political and cultural connection we have between ourselves and the implicit world around us. With these ideas now conscious in my mind I can’t help question the juxtaposition between these concepts. It seems society pursues a change towards achieving a global initiative of ‘clean eating’, alternative food resources and sustainability. We need to consider that not everyone has financial freedom to eat what they want, and that adhering to ones morals is a privilege. For some, success means to feed their family for a week and others it could mean committing to a new plant based diet. So how would society treat those who are deprived of food as a human right? Those who are unable to financially afford to eat vegan even though that could be where their morals lie. Would the need to survive overpower the need to ‘save the world’? As Rene Bros said, “Food is integral to make society better.” This is true but how do we create a recipe that pleases society when a like minded union towards food is virtually impossible.
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Hola my name is Frances, an enthusiastic student striving to make a difference in the world. Currently I am studying a Bachelor of Global Studies majoring in Human rights, Global Politics and Spanish. My interests include sustainability, global issues and culture. In 2017 I gained a greater understanding of different cultural perspectives by volunteering in an overseas education programme, teaching Thai children English skills. I also have a passion for travel and creativity. I express this by involving visual culture and photography into my work as a way to understand and communicate current issues and debates of our time. During my travels in 2018, I studied various forms of art such as Tish Murtha 1976-1991 works at The Photographers Gallery London and 1968: The Protest and The Photobook exhibition at the Tate Modern London. Once I have completed my degree, I hope to apply my diverse interests within a multidisciplinary career that engages with non-governmental and humanitarian organisations. I would be motivated to pursue a career path with the United Nations, specifically in the human rights engagement and political affairs sector. Being involved with organisations that prioritise a global community, with diverse interests and views, would allow me to implement social and political change while tackling the challenges of contemporary society.
Thank you for sharing, your blog was well considered and thought-provoking.
Your chosen title “recipe for success,” immediately caught my eye. What a creative way to encapsulate the main idea of not only what we view to be successful in our individual consumption, but also success in achieving unity and equality in society.
I enjoyed how your blog challenged the ideas presented throughout plate one, giving what we have studied a broader, real-world perspective, highlighting the privilege associated with having the means to chose more sustainable, ethical lifestyles.
It is interesting to consider how differently food can be viewed based on one’s means. When our physical needs are not met, and the food is consumed for the purpose of survival and the survival of your family, can it really be seen as selfish because they are putting their own needs before the greater good of the planet?
I am interested in what you think it would perhaps take for society to agree on food-related issues? It is necessary to focus on human rights and the survival of humans before sustainability, and other food initiatives?