Category: Sociology of Food

  • Stirring the Pot of Women’s Subordination: Women, food and patriarchy 

    ‘Maa ke haath ka khana’ (food cooked by mother) is a statement of utmost sentimental value in Indian culture and a source of exhibiting love and affection. This emotional connection between mother and food can be argued to have a patriarchal aspect. Similarly, one can analyze the same about the tradition of ‘Pehli rasoi’ (first…

  • Sociological Perspectives on Food and Eating

    Food For Thought: Sociological Perspectives on Food and Eating For a long time, food was viewed as no more than a biological requirement. But over time, scholars have discovered that eating is a central aspect of socialization. This article discusses the contributions of five major sociologists and anthropologists to the study of food as a…