Earlier this month, students in Pat Cavanaugh’s Politics of Food class presented their research about the politics and power behind many everyday foods that Americans consume. Carleton students delved into the often-murky realms of food industry, compiling their findings into brief reports and presentations. The fruits of their efforts are now also available for public viewing on the Political Science Department website. These resources each focus on a particular facet of five different food industries: breakfast cereals, soybeans, tomatoes, shrimp, and Coca-Cola. The questions explored by the students touch on issues such as social justice, environmental sustainability, labor politics, and governmental independence.
Papers can be accessed here. Feel free to share and distribute the reports as long as the students still receive attribution for their work.