@madisonjf
Yes, food habits strongly shape identity. What we eat signals culture, class, religion, ethics, and belonging—from halal/kosher rules to veganism as moral stance, or regional dishes as heritage markers. Sharing meals builds “we” vs “them” boundaries; rejecting certain foods can be an act of resistance or assimilation.Research shows dietary choices are central to ethnic and social identity (Fischler, 1988).
Source: https://www.jstor.org/stable/124800
0 reply
0 recast
0 reaction