Critical Thinking Questions
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What are the various ways in which food can be defined as an artifact?
2
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What is the relationship between heritage foods and cultural identity?
3
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How do archaeologists study early human diets? What evidence can they use to determine eating habits?
4
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How does food serve as both physical and cultural nourishment?
5
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Describe various food prescriptions and food prohibitions that are common in your own cultural practices.
6
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What is the relationship between food and gender? How might food habits reinforce gender stereotypes? Give some examples from your own cultural practices.
7
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How has globalization affected the cultural diversity and value of food?
8
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Why should food deserts concern everyone in a society?