Week 9

If you're in my quiz section (AE) with Monica tomorrow at 11:30am, here's a heads up/sneak peek on what Elena, Andrew and I will be discussing. And even if you're not, think of this as a little study guide for week 9 readings and concepts (useful for studying for the final exam!)


Rosin, Elena, and Andrew – GEOG 271 AE – Week 9 Discussion Questions

FOOD SOVEREIGNTY QUESTIONS (Elena)
• Make a multi-dimensional definition of food sovereignty.
• What are the root causes of hunger and malnutrition? How do these causes play into the history
of food sovereignty? (hint: think about the shift away from food security)
• What is hegemony and how does it play a role in the food sector?
• Describe how issues with Brazil's economic and political structure have historically created
hunger.
• What factors need to be addressed to ensure food sovereignty for developing nations such as
Brazil?
• Which structural policies suggested by Stedile and Carvalho seem most feasible and changeable
from your perspective?

FOOD JUSTICE QUESTIONS (Rosin)
• What are the similarities and differences between Growing Food and Justice for All Initiative
and the Community Food Security Coalition?
• In which ways does Young Kim and the Hmong Farmers in Wisconsin reflect food justice or
food security, or perhaps both?
• Where do we see and what are examples of racism seen in the current food system?

• How do the food justice movement, the GFJI, Young Kim, and The Rural Enterprise Center (REC) address racism in the food system?

Week 9 Key Concepts
Food sovereignty
Political Ecology
La Via Campesina
Belo Horizonte
Food justice
Growing Power’s Growing Food for All Initiative
Community Food Security Coalition
Indigenous Food Systems
Sustainable Development
Sustainable Agriculture
Alternative Food Networks
Food relocalisation

Check back for our/our quiz sections definitions and answers to discussion questions!