Food as Institution: Cultural Beliefs, Gender Relations, and Dietary Outcomes in Rural India
Abstract
This qualitative study examines how cultural beliefs, religious norms, and gendered practices shape dietary behaviours in rural India, contributing to the persistent double burden of malnutrition. It critically assesses the cultural limitations of large-scale nutrition interventions and proposes community-led alternatives.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Child Nutrition and Water Access
Social and Economic Development in India
Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta Social Science & Humanities: An International Journal
- Publisher
- Research Floor
- Volume
- 5
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 09–18
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026