Struggle Food or Everyday Staple? How Food Is Being Redefined in the Modern World
Once, food carried a clear social signal. Certain dishes were markers of survival. Others signified success, celebration, or status. Today, those boundaries are dissolving. What was once labelled “struggle food” is being reclaimed, reframed, and in many cases, celebrated. At the same time, everyday staples are being questioned, upgraded, and politicised. Food is no longer […]