The politics and culture of food are often expressed in terms of food security and food sovereignty. These terms are often used interchangeably, even though they mean different things. Erika Allen of Chicago's Grower Power explains that food security considers whether a person knows where their next meal is coming from, while food sovereignty defends a community's right to decide how they are fed.
VIDEO: Food Security vs. Food Sovereignty
The Lexicon of Sustainability's Know Your Food is a short film series that introduces consumers to key terms and principles that can help them make more informed decisions about the food they eat. This part of the series focuses on food security and food sovereignty.
Oct 15, 2014