Guest Posted April 14, 2005 Posted April 14, 2005 Hello Everyone Having a really blank mind day or more like week! Any ideas appreciated. Evaluate the role of food in social and cultural life and how this shapes attitudes and behaviour. I have to say I haven't a clue what to write. Regards Joanne
Helen Posted April 14, 2005 Posted April 14, 2005 Hi Joanne, You could refer to snacktimes and mealtimes in early years settings being used as a resource for learning about social behaviour; preparing and sharing food and drink, chatting with each other, etc. There is much discussion in the press (and on here!) about how children sometimes have little opportunity to have a family mealtime with friendly banter, and how some children are put in front of the TV with a dinner on their laps, due to busy family life, family members eating at different times, and emphasis not placed on developing conversation within the family at mealtimes. Maybe this is a start?
Guest Posted April 15, 2005 Posted April 15, 2005 I don't really know anything about NVQ but I wonder if this is what you mean. In Zambian and some other Afrikan cultures, it is customary for children and adults to eat separately. The staple food , nshima ( a maize meal sort of porridge) is eaten with the fingers. On the other hand, girls (not boys) will be handling sharp knives and preparing food at a very young age, that might make people in the Uk cringe.. is that the sort of thing you mean?
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