Attitude Quote by Cornelia Otis Skinner
“That food has always been, and will continue to be, the basis for one of our greater snobbism does not explain the fact that the attitude toward the food choice of others is becoming more and more heatedly exclusive until it may well turn into one of those forms of bigotry against which gallant little committees are constantly planning campaigns in the cause of justice and decency.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “Food and Snobbery,” 1960
Food choices become a new form of social division, turning culinary preferences into a basis for prejudice and moral judgment.
In simple terms: Food can be a weapon of exclusion.
Key Takeaway
Promote inclusive attitudes toward food.
Themes
social class
prejudice
culinary culture
identity
Mood
critical
thoughtful
Type
analytical
social commentary
When to use this quote
- restaurant reviews
- family meals
- political discourse
Key Concepts
sociology
ethics
cultural studies
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we judge others by their eating habits?
- How can we foster food inclusivity?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overgeneralize complex social dynamics.
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