Post by eldertree on Oct 5, 2016 0:05:49 GMT
Foods and cuisines that are considered ~elegant and sophisticated~ are usually associated with populations that are deemed ~elegant and sophisticated~ and add to this the fact that it's usually overrated and overpriced, this actually really brings home the message of sociological hierarchy and ethnic or racial privilege.
Further to that, certain "ethnic" cuisines are commonly appropriated by chefs that enjoy societal privilege who are able to charge a premium for taking that dish and making it become a trend. It's "ew, that looks / smells weird" when a POC eats and cooks their own food, but it's "wow, so unique, so cultured, so tasty" when a sociologically privileged chef cooks it.
Further to that, certain "ethnic" cuisines are commonly appropriated by chefs that enjoy societal privilege who are able to charge a premium for taking that dish and making it become a trend. It's "ew, that looks / smells weird" when a POC eats and cooks their own food, but it's "wow, so unique, so cultured, so tasty" when a sociologically privileged chef cooks it.
