Social Justice and the New Food Activism

Explore the evolution of the food movement and its focus on market-based alternatives in this Radcliffe Institute lecture. Delve into the origins, development, and critiques of food activism as Julie Guthman, the 2017–2018 Frances B. Cashin Fellow, presents her research. Examine topics such as organic farming, community food security, urban farms, and the Occupy the Farm movement. Analyze the limitations of food activism and the emergence of new approaches, including corporate willingness to change. Gain insights into the public conversation surrounding food issues, including debates on methyl iodide use. Understand how food activism has galvanized young people and its impact on initiatives like Chicago's Healthy Food Hub. This comprehensive presentation, part of the HUBweek creative festival, offers a critical perspective on social justice and the changing landscape of food activism.