sociocultural concerns on food systems

food culture

beliefs traditions and practices surrounding food in a particular way

gender roles

women being responsible for food preparation while men are responsible are for food production
—> can cause inequality in food ownership

income status

income affecting food choices

education

people with more education are more likely to be aware of the importance of healthy eating

climate change

as climate changes it is becoming more difficult to grow crops

water scarcity

more difficult to irrigate crops and raise livestock

deforestation

clearing of forests for agriculture
leads to soil erosion and water pollution

waste

waste of food wastes resources such as land water and energy

animal welfare

many animals raised for food are such as land water and energy

labour practices

many workers are underpaid and overworked and work in dangerous conditions

fair trade

movement that seeks to ensure that farmers and workers in developing countries receive a fair price for their products
—> ensure food us sustainable and ethically produced