Food, in contemporary society, has acquired a central role, evolving from a simple physiological need to a complex social ritual that reflects cultural, economic, and social phenomena. Since the 1970s, with the emergence of the sociology of food, food has become the subject of sociological study, explored under various aspects such as daily life, identity, and culture. Studies such as those by Warde (2016) and Morone and Parlato (2019) highlight how food not only structures our time and holidays but also represents a "cultural asset," while Sassatelli (2004) and Lévi-Strauss (1967) analyze food as a code that defines membership in specific social groups. This paper examines and analyzes these studies, focusing particularly on the relationship between food and media, a theme of growing importance in the digital age. The media, with the advent of television and social networks, have transformed the relationship between food and people, giving rise to "Foodie Culture" and the growing popularity of culinary television programs, such as Cooking Shows. The thesis is divided into three chapters: the first explores the sociology of food and its main theoretical approaches; the second analyzes the social forces influencing food choices, including the impact of media on food culture; the third focuses on the relationship between media and food, analyzing Foodie Culture and the phenomenon of food television. Through a multidisciplinary analysis, the paper demonstrates how food, from a daily element, has become a powerful communication tool and symbol of contemporary society through the media.
Il cibo, nella società contemporanea, ha acquisito un ruolo centrale, evolvendosi da semplice bisogno fisiologico a rito sociale complesso, che riflette fenomeni culturali, economici e sociali. A partire dagli anni Settanta, con l'emergere della sociologia dell'alimentazione, il cibo è diventato oggetto di studio sociologico, esplorato sotto vari aspetti come quotidianità, identità e cultura. Studi come quelli di Warde (2016) e Morone e Parlato (2019) evidenziano come il cibo non solo strutturi il nostro tempo e le festività, ma rappresenti anche un "bene culturale", mentre Sassatelli (2004) e Lévi-Strauss (1967) analizzano il cibo come un codice che definisce l'appartenenza a specifici gruppi sociali. Questo elaborato esamina e analizza tali studi, focalizzandosi in particolare sul legame tra cibo e media, tema di crescente importanza nell'era digitale. I media, con l'avvento della televisione e dei social network, hanno trasformato il rapporto tra cibo e persone, dando vita alla "Foodie Culture" e alla crescente popolarità dei programmi televisivi culinari, come i Cooking Shows. La tesi si articola in tre capitoli: il primo esplora la sociologia del cibo e i suoi principali approcci teorici; il secondo analizza le forze sociali che influenzano le scelte alimentari, includendo l'impatto dei media sulla cultura alimentare; il terzo si concentra sul rapporto tra media e cibo, analizzando la Foodie Culture e il fenomeno della food television. Attraverso un'analisi multidisciplinare, l'elaborato dimostra come il cibo, da elemento quotidiano, sia divenuto un potente strumento di comunicazione e simbolo della società contemporanea grazie ai media.
Il cibo e la società contemporanea: come i media hanno influenzato l'interesse nei confronti dell'alimentazione.
FAGANELLO, MARTINA
2024/2025
Abstract
Food, in contemporary society, has acquired a central role, evolving from a simple physiological need to a complex social ritual that reflects cultural, economic, and social phenomena. Since the 1970s, with the emergence of the sociology of food, food has become the subject of sociological study, explored under various aspects such as daily life, identity, and culture. Studies such as those by Warde (2016) and Morone and Parlato (2019) highlight how food not only structures our time and holidays but also represents a "cultural asset," while Sassatelli (2004) and Lévi-Strauss (1967) analyze food as a code that defines membership in specific social groups. This paper examines and analyzes these studies, focusing particularly on the relationship between food and media, a theme of growing importance in the digital age. The media, with the advent of television and social networks, have transformed the relationship between food and people, giving rise to "Foodie Culture" and the growing popularity of culinary television programs, such as Cooking Shows. The thesis is divided into three chapters: the first explores the sociology of food and its main theoretical approaches; the second analyzes the social forces influencing food choices, including the impact of media on food culture; the third focuses on the relationship between media and food, analyzing Foodie Culture and the phenomenon of food television. Through a multidisciplinary analysis, the paper demonstrates how food, from a daily element, has become a powerful communication tool and symbol of contemporary society through the media.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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