Sociology: Social Stratification & Street Food – Class, Ethnicity & Generational Distinctions With Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor From Goldsmiths, University of London
January 22 @ 09:10 - 09:55
In this Sociology session, Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, will run an interactive talk for students on Social Stratification and Street Food: Class, Ethnicity and Generational Distinctions.
How does social stratification by gender, class and age actually take place? What is it about our social world that closes off opportunities for some, while opening up opportunities for others? By what mechanisms is social stratification reproduced?
Of course, financial wealth, education and family connections all play their role. But so does culture. The culture that each of us inhabits – including our tastes and distastes – shape the way in which we make sense of one another, as well as the assumptions that are made about us.
This session will look specifically at food cultures (specifically, street food in East London, from jellied eels to fried chicken shops), and their role within racialised and class-based processes of social stratification. We will also look at the relationship between social mobility, and generational differences in food culture.
Lecturer Profile: Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor
Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.
As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.
Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Sociology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.
Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.
The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.
Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below: