Sociology of Food Pre-Conference

Session Submission Type: Preconference

Description

Interest in the sociology of food has grown exponentially over the last 20 years, as sociologists have increasingly examined topics related to food justice, food insecurity, food policy, food production, food consumption, and diet-related health outcomes. Although this body of work is expanding, the variation in topical foci of food-focused research often segments this work into multiple sections of the American Sociological Association (ASA), which can limit opportunities for researchers to connect across sections. The purpose of this pre-conference is to present current sociological work being done across a broad range of food-related topics to bring food sociologists together and introduce those who are interested in studying food to the different dimensions of food studies. This pre-conference will provide opportunities for junior scholars to connect with leading experts in the field to examine topics related to food justice, food access, food policy, culture, and politics. Because food is intricately woven through all facets of society, from politics to plates, this pre-conference aligns with the broader conference theme, “Disrupting the Status Quo: Putting Sociology to Work for a More Equitable Society”, by helping sociologists learn how to use food as a tool for creating actionable, sustainable, and equitable change.

Sub Unit

• Preconferences

Presenters

• Yuki Kato, Georgetown University

• Alana Haynes Stein, Creighton University

• Charlotte Frost Glennie Roberts, Providence College

• Lola Loustaunau, University of Wisconsin-Madison

• Sara Gia Trongone, University of Massachusetts Amherst

• Krishnendu Ray, New York University

• Norah MacKendrick, Rutgers University-New Brunswick

• Sarah Bowen, North Carolina State University

• Ambria Jones, Brandeis University

• Daniel Zacher, Creighton University

• Danielle Duran, Northeastern University

Session Organizer

• Danielle Duran, Northeastern University