The politics of food: dinner and discussion

[rhyll]

You guys! The Bluestocking Institute is going to be having a dinner on October 15th about 'the politics of food'. It would be great if you could come! The blog post is here, the facebook event page is here, the outline is here:

"The next discussion in our Community Scholars programme will look at 'the Politics of Food'. It will be held on October 15th, from 6:30 until 8pm at the Edmund Rice Centre in Fremantle.

The Bluestocking Institute's Community Scholars Discussion Group brings together experts from inside and outside academia, encouraging cross-fertilisation across disciplines and between local, national, and global perspectives. Discussion Groups aim to develop dialogue in a relaxed atmosphere, and address issues of peace and justice.

'The Politics of Food' will be explore some of the ethical and political questions surrounding what we eat, how we eat, and how we produce food. These include:

* What is the role of food in bringing together communities, or holding them apart?
* How can we produce food ethically and sustainably?
* Can movements promoting 'slow food' and organic farming meet the needs of those on a low income?
* Can urban food production and community gardens help to feed the world?

We encourage people from all walks of life to join us for dinner and discussion. Whether you're involved in academia, activism, or just have a personal interest in the politics of food, you're welcome to join us. We encourage you to bring a plate to share, and to begin the discussion: are you vegetarian? Vegan? Do you try to 'eat local'? Do you have food that is important to your community? Are you too busy too cook?

Eating together has always been an important part of building communities: please help us to build a vibrant dialogue around the politics of what we eat.

You can join the discussion on the Facebook group, or stay tuned to this blog for readings and ideas for further discussion."

Sounds like fun, right? Snacks, politics, new perspectives? Yes? Yes!

Comments

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh... I have an entire book on that "In the Devils Garden: A Secret History of Sinful Food"... It's an incredible adventure on what foods have been allowed and banned and why..

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Oh, I hadn't heard of that one. If I have any time spare in the next few weeks (unlikely) I'll have to chase it down.

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

Well... the opening story is how the apple became the 'forbidden fruit' after the falling out between the Celtic Church and the Roman Church. The Celtic Church used apple cider in its sacraments and the Romans used wine..

[grahame.livejournal.com]

Sweet, totally there, and a whole month to angst over what foodstuff to take.

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Hurrah!

[conradin.livejournal.com]

This sounds really awesome. Thanks for the invite, I fully indeed to be there if at all possible.

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

Thank you! It would be lovely to see you!

[lisamax.livejournal.com]

I usually work on thursdays but maybe I can swap and have a Fremantle adventure instead!

[alexmoon.livejournal.com]

It would be lovely if you could come! I can write a note for your boss, if you like :)