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Mar 10, 2025
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LAS 205 - Food, Diversity, and Environmental Justice Credit Hours 3
Race, poverty, food access, health disparity and environmental injustice are intricately linked in the U.S. Communities who are poor bear an unequal burden from hazardous environmental exposures and agricultural waste. People of color are more likely to live in food deserts and face issues of food insecurity. The recent water crisis of lead contamination and shut offs in Michigan are evidence of these disparities. In alignment with the U.N. position that food and water is a human right, all people should have access to a safe food and water supply. A recent report from the U.N. highlighted ways that the U.S. falls short among developed countries, particularly for minority communities, and how this contributes to race/ethnic health disparities. Students in this course will gain an understanding of these issues and discuss how they might participate in advocating for positive change.
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