Every day Quote by Bryant Terry
“In terms of the contemporary food system we see a lot of racism currently. Obviously we have a large supply of food. A lot of people don't examine why that is the case, but there are a number of nonwhite migrant workers being exploited every day.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Food Justice, 2018
Racism exists in the modern food system, exploiting nonwhite migrant workers.
In simple terms: Food system has racism.
Key Takeaway
Address labor exploitation in food.
Themes
racism
food system
exploitation
Mood
critical
activist
Type
observational
advice
When to use this quote
- restaurant industry
- agricultural policy
- consumer choices
- activism
Key Concepts
social justice
labor rights
Questions to Reflect On
- How can consumers support fair labor?
- What policies reduce exploitation?
A Different Perspective
Complex supply chains hide issues.
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