The Culture and Geography of Thai Cuisine
MUIC
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Food presents various aspects of life and societies, cultural reflection, socio-economic situations, socio-political conditions, as well as identifying a physical geographical region, The influence commercialization and globalization have on the creation and standardization of food characteristics, tastes, cultural identities will be demonstrated and studied as part of the Soft Power. Different foods have been marginalized by people of differing socio-economic backgrounds and this has led to stereotyping; discrimination and inequality.
- This course aims to raise awareness of food as a tool that can be used to harmonize society and raise appreciation of various aspects of food consumption. For example, Rice Culture in Thailand can express the social traditions which were built to preserve the general Thai Identities; care, gratitude, generosity and hospitality, so then we can also apply this cultural awareness to other culture. This course also focuses on how equal access to quality food supply can create national security development. This course will also discuss and consider food that influences human well-being and health.
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Social Science Division E-mail: pattaka pattaka.sag@mahidol.ac.th |
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Humanities and Language Division E-mail: wimonsiri.hem@mahidol.ac.th |