Food citizenship and home economics education : a conceptual analysis

Our current food system relies heavily upon industrial agriculture and globalization. This has created a disconnect between people and their food sources. Most people are passive consumers when it comes to their food related behaviours and decisions. The concept of food citizenship aims to shape a democratic, socially and economically just, and environmentally sustainable food system while addressing a person’s rights, obligations and responsibilities. Food citizenship allows for empowerment of individuals to analyze and critique how their food is produced and where it comes from. Action can occur at the individual or collective level. The goal of food citizenship is to contribute to the betterment of family, home, community, and society. The purpose of this research paper is to conceptualize food citizenship, argue for its inclusion as an educational goal for home economics, and provide recommendations for implementation in a foods and nutrition course.Education, Faculty ofCurriculum and Pedagogy (EDCP), Department ofUnreviewedGraduat