Open AccessFood as a Nonverbal Communication System
Author(s) -
Joan M. Fayer,
Joseph M. Ferri,
Alma Simounet de Géigel,
Amalia Boero de Peters
Publication year - 1995
Publication title -
estudios latinoamericanos
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0137-3080
DOI - 10.36447/estudios1995.v16.art7
Subject(s) - nonverbal communication , psychology , geography , sociology , social psychology , communication
/short description:
This study presents a cross-region comparison of the food cultures of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic and United States of America. The food is here conceptualized as a non-verbal communication system and Barthes' structural model is used for its analysis and comparison. The authors observe that food can indicate social status, religion, gender, age and geographical origins. Also, they observe that in the regions where different cultures are in contact, their cuisines can often mix with each other.
Short description written by Michał Gilewski