Food Quote by Margaret Atwood
““What fiendishness went on in kitchens across the country, in the name of providing food!””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, 1985
Critiques the moral compromises made in food production under the guise of feeding people.
In simple terms: Food production can hide unethical practices.
Question the ethics of what you eat.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- grocery shopping
- restaurant dining
- policy advocacy
- activist campaigning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your diet reflect your values?
- What alternatives exist to unethical food systems?
May overlook economic pressures on producers.