The Non-Whiteness of French Food : Law, Anti-racism, and Eating Culture in France

Abstract

Food is fundamental to French identity. Under attack for racism, racial identity and colonialism, this study purports to identify and critique superficial Whiteness studies that do not provide for evidence of such accusations. To do so it identifies how French and European Law defend an idea of food which is non discriminatory, non racial, and supportive of a universal eating culture.

Presenters

Daniele Bianchi
Legal Advisor, European Commission, Belgium

Details

Presentation Type

Paper Presentation in a Themed Session

Theme

Food, Politics, and Cultures

KEYWORDS

Critical Whiteness studies, Cultural Heritage, Food Law, French Cuisine, Race