Women's & Gender Studies

Jennifer deGroot

A long time ago I studied philosophy. Since then I've worked in international development, as a farmer, and as the director of the women's organization UNPAC. These days I spend my time playing with my two little boys, preparing food, washing dishes, chopping firewood and growing food. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to put together my book of knowledge and lived experiences of food in the "Food Cultures, Sex and Gender" course. I was one of the organizers of 100 Mile Manitoba and am the co-chair of Migrant Worker Solidarity Network. I have learned much from my extensive travels abroad and am committed to using a popular education approach in teaching. My family and I live and farm near Morden, Manitoba.