Day 3:
For our 3rd day of class, we discussed the pig & religion, hummus wars, Chris Rock & racism/stereotypes, Japanese mothers & obentos articles. We also saw various clips from the movie, My Big Fat Greek Weeding, as well. From our philosophical discussions, culture and food are important components for individuals and their identities. For our field trip, my group 3 was assigned to visit the Fakta Convenience Store by the Norreport Metro station. At our location, we believed that our target audience was addressed towards the middle and/or working class, as well as preferably Danish locals living and/or working in the Norreport area. In addition, this Fakta store was designed for both groceries (fruits, dairy, bread, toileties, alcohol, candy, etc) shopping as well as on-the-go needs (fresh coffee, pre-packaged sandwich & pasta meals, drinks).
In addition, we carefully followed/ stalked a person at our respective store and note/create a story behind their visit. My perspective person can be described as such: mid-20s, beautiful, brunette, black pants & gray wool jacket wearing, Danish woman. Upon her arrival to Fakta, I observed that she immediately went to the deli/on-the-go section of the store. She picked up a pre-package chicken salad and walked directly to the checkout line. I believed the purpose for her Fakta trip was that she was picking up a healthy and quick meal during her lunch break from work. Her option of picking a chicken salad reveals that she does eat meat or at least chicken by choice, wants to eat healthy (usually eating salads is a health-conscious decision and nutritional for its plain vegetables), and does not have enough time or transportation to carry too much, which explains choosing a already prepared meal. From her appearance and demeanor, I would believe that she is a working Dane in the Norreport area because she knew exactly where to go for the salad in the store, looks very Danish and professional in physical appearance & fashion (very fashionable, but wearing dark colors), and overall behavior suggests picking up lunch during her work break (the time was around noon). From her behavior, actions, and choices she made on food and where to get the food, some characteristics of her identity(s) can be suggested. In conclusion, the brief homework during the field trip was very interesting and showed me how to fully analyze a person based on what items she bought at the Fakta store.
Day 4:
For our Friday class, we discussed the ethical lobster, the rise of various food markets, and place matters articles. From our heavy philosophical discussions with neither right or wrong answers, I have realized/ better understand that our values and perspectives we have on certain foods and life choices play a pivotal role in our identities.
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