Category: Food History

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The Culinary Art of National Identity: A Case Study of Mexican Nationalism

Soumya Swain Traditionally, it was assumed that nationalism – defined controversially as a desire for sovereignty in a group of people united by some shared social experience and geography – was the necessary precondition for a nation to exist. However, in the 20th century, this idea was reexamined when nationalism became the ideological sanction for both decolonisation movements and imperial fascism. As Harris Mylona and … Continue reading The Culinary Art of National Identity: A Case Study of Mexican Nationalism

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FOOD IN FICTION 

Gurman Kaur The omnipresence of food in our lives, owing to its necessity for human existence, has given food a special place in imagery in art. For a long time, despite the important role played by food in myths, rituals, and storytelling, theorists  hadn’t given it much importance. However, with the recent interest in food studies in the field of humanities and arts, the relationship … Continue reading FOOD IN FICTION 

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Gender and Food: A Story of Identity and Resistance

Sumira Grover  The acquisition, control over food resources, circulation or distribution, preparation, and finally consumption of food are all social processes that require the cooperation of multiple individuals and groups in society. Over the course of history and the evolution of civilizations, as societies advanced and became socially stratified, the role of the individual in food collection and preparation also determined their position in that … Continue reading Gender and Food: A Story of Identity and Resistance

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Setting the Table: A Brief Introduction To Food History

Violina Das  Food nourishes the spirit, fuels the body, impacts the environment, inspires artists, influences politics, and affects almost every aspect of our lives. For generations, it has been a source of curiosity and entertainment, as seen in the beauty of Dutch still life, the grandeur of a royal dinner, or even the newest episode of Master Chef. Illustration by Srijal Srivastava While the subject … Continue reading Setting the Table: A Brief Introduction To Food History

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