Hunger, Whiteness and Religion in Neoliberal Britain
Author | : Maddy Power |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2022-03-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781447358572 |
ISBN-13 | : 1447358570 |
Rating | : 4/5 (570 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hunger, Whiteness and Religion in Neoliberal Britain written by Maddy Power and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring why food aid exists and the deeper causes of food poverty, this book addresses neglected dimensions of traditional food aid and food poverty debates. It argues that the food aid industry is infused with neoliberal governmentality and shows how food charity upholds Christian ideals and white privilege, maintaining inequalities of class, race, religion and gender. However, it also reveals a sector that is immensely varied, embodying both individualism and mutual aid. Drawing upon lived experiences, it documents how food sharing amid poverty fosters solidarity and gives rise to alternative modes of food redistribution among communities. By harnessing these alternative ways of being, food aid and communities can be part of movements for economic and racial justice.