Year: 2011
Type: dissertation
Abstract: This thesis explores a burgeoning social movement aimed at shaping the processes of food production and distribution, the Alternative Agrifood Movement.As a collection of initiatives, this movement seeks to mitigate environmental and social injustices perpetuated by the conventional agrifood system.An investigation of the movement is contextualized in social theory surrounding New Social Movements and Whiteness.Research for this thesis focused on Alternative Agrifood Movement as experienced in the Humboldt Bay Region in Northern California.This research revealed tension between the two most prominent concepts of the alternative agrifood movement, sustainable agriculture and food security.In response to this tension, I promote the concept of community food security as a mediator.I illustrate how the community food security concept partners efforts of sustainable agriculture and food security.I stress that combining sustainable agriculture and food security work is fundamental for the success of the alternative agrifood movement.I conclude by stressing the importance of approaching food issues from a human rights framework while highlighting the role of race and whiteness throughout alternative agrifood efforts.thank you.Sheila, your encouragement and guidance sent me back to work when I thought I was lost.Your responsive yet patient assistance throughout my entire experience as a graduate student was indispensable.Tony, your enthusiasm and wisdom surrounding organizing and activism fueled the fire; you have taught me much more than you probably imagine.Maxwell, your contagious energy and prolific knowledge pushed my understandings in an undeniable way.Also, your mixtapes served as a priceless soundtrack!I would also like to thank those who made this research possible.To all of those who took time out of their extraordinarily busy lives to be interviewed, thank you.A thesis surrounding alternative food initiatives in the Humboldt Bay Region would be impossible without you.You all work so hard with such passion and are endlessly inspiring.Also, to my brother Chris.You were always there to listen and to drag me to the City when I needed a break.You"re the best brother anyone could have.
Author: Dustin Mabry
Language: English
Subfield: Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1577235015