Discussion: Palestinian Women, Challenges, and Culinary Skills
Watch Soufra (2017) (1 hour 11 minutes), which takes place in Burj El Barajneh refugee camp in South Lebanon. In light of:
a) this film and the interview with Thomas Morgan,
b) Tamimi's "Cooking in Aida Refugee Camp, Bethlehem,"
c) "Labneh with Light Bread..."
d) "What Palestinian Women Must Know...,"
How do you see the connection between knowledge of culinary skills, social and communal identity, preserving power relations in the midst of the challenges faced in the refugee camps in Lebanon, and modernity/technology?
Refer to specific scenes or statements/quotes used in the film and article(s) to support your response. Please also include your opinion on or critique of the film. Minimum 500 words for the main post. No minimum number of words for the response.
- One main post (7 points) - minimum 500 words.
- Respond to a classmate's post (3 points) - no minimum number of words.