Master's thesis tourism and Local Food and Beverages

Social differentiation theory: "social differentiation explains consumption patterns on the 
micro-level. Individuals can construct their self-identity based on particular consumption 
patterns, particularly the food they choose to eat. Therefore, the Social differentiation trend as 
incorporating food choice influenced by various forms of social-group membership, whether 
based on traditional social cleavages or new social movements. So, a theory of social 
differentiation explains why different patterns of consumption exist within a society" 
(Germov & Willliams, 1999, P.7). 
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Chapter 2. Literature Review 
Theoretical Table: 
Below, the specifications of the related theories are shown. 
Theory 
Date & Theorist 
Summary 
Cultural 
capital 
Theory 
1984, Bourdieu 
Particular set of values and knowledge upon which social 
hierarchies are formed and people who gave had ac which 
allow them to develop more cultural capital are better able to 
acquire 'good taste'. 
Globalization 
Theory 
2006, Ab karim 
As different types of foods are consumed and connected to a 
particular location, they in turn make their way to the 
promotion and marketing of destinations. In addition, the 
globalization of today
‟s
food was influenced by the 
technological wave that has not really altered the demand for 
local food. (Kearns & Philo, 1993; Ab Karim, 2006) 
Consequently, this would be the best position for the tourism 
industry to publicize the food and culture of a geographical 
location. ( Ab Karim, 2006). 
Social 
differentiation 
theory 
1999, Germov 
& 
Willliams 
Social differentiation explains consumption patterns on the 
micro-level. Individuals can construct their self-identity based 
on particular consumption patterns, particularly the food they 
choose to eat. Therefore, the Social differentiation trend as 
incorporating food choice influenced by various forms of 
social-group membership, whether based on traditional social 
cleavages or new social movements. So, a theory of social 
differentionation explains 
why 
different 
patterns of 
consumption exist within a society.