The Carrot Is the Stick: Food as a Weapon of Systemic Oppression for Black Consumers and the Disenfranchisement of Black Farmers

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Date

2021-05-14

Authors

Roussel, Shawn “Pepper”

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Publisher

University of Oregon School of Law

Abstract

Disparities are commonly incorporated into the laws and policies of the U.S., making it near impossible for Blacks to achieve parity and equity with White counterparts.1 This article posits that discussions around types of oppressions ignore the most basic, if not most insidious, form: food. Food oppression is an utterly heinous means of oppression because food is a necessity for continued life, and it informs public health

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26 pages

Keywords

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Discrimination, Food oppression

Citation

36 J. Env’t. L. & Litig. 129