In our topic on Food and Culture, we spent a lot of time discussing the various factors that influence why individuals across the world eat what they eat. As we discussed, culture is one central factor that shapes how we prepare similar food ingredients and what foods we consume. These differences should be appreciated and embraced as a way to learn about other cultures.
However, as emphasized in a recent controversial article in AP News, in America these cultural difference have been maligned and viewed as not being ‘normal’. Well the article provides multiple examples specific to America, I would argue that this type of behavior, as in being critical of what others eat when it is different, is not unique to the U.S.
How do you think food diversity should be view?