dp 3 - sociocultural + ethical concerns of Aus food consumers

Question 1

Sociocultural concerns

Answer 1

• Relates to the interaction of social + cultural elements such as family, peers, identity, community, religion, + tradition.
• Can define what is considered ethical.

Question 2

Ethical concerns

Answer 2

• Thoughts, behaviours, + decisions reflecting one’s moral values in relation to what is considered right + wrong.
• Ethical food production = considers the welfare of those within the food system.
• Social justice issues, intensive farming practices, innovations in meat alternatives.

Question 3

Social justic issues

Answer 3

Labour intensive food production systems can result in gruelling working conditions, inequality, + unfair pay.
- Fairtrade products ensure good working conditions, fair-pay, etc.

Question 4

Intensive farming practices

Answer 4

Removing animals from their natural habitat in order to house + confine them to small, restrictive environments.
- Cheap meet = poorer living conditions

Question 5

Innovations in meat alternatives

Answer 5

Aims to satisfy cultural, social, + economic drivers while aligning with consumer values.
- Plant-based meat alternatives
- Cellular agriculture (growth of food that mimics biological growth within an animal).