Hunger, Whiteness and Religion in Neoliberal Britain: An Inequality of Power

This book explores the reasons behind food aid and the underlying causes of food poverty, arguing that the food aid industry is influenced by neoliberal governmentality and perpetuates Christian ideals and white privilege. It also highlights the diverse nature of the food aid sector, encompassing both individualism and mutual aid, and documents how food sharing among poor communities fosters solidarity and leads to alternative modes of food redistribution. By embracing these alternative approaches, food aid and communities can contribute to movements for economic and racial justice.

Format: Hardback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2022
Publisher: Bristol University Press

Exploring the reasons behind the existence of food aid and delving into the underlying causes of food poverty, this book addresses overlooked aspects of traditional food aid and discussions on food poverty. It argues that the food aid industry is deeply influenced by neoliberal governmentality and demonstrates how food charity upholds Christian ideals and perpetuates white privilege, perpetuating inequalities in class, race, religion, and gender. Nevertheless, the book also reveals a diverse sector that encompasses both individualism and mutual aid. Through firsthand accounts, it documents how food sharing among impoverished communities fosters solidarity and gives rise to alternative models of food redistribution. By embracing these alternative ways of being, food aid and communities can become integral components of movements for economic and racial justice.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781447358541