Manuyag, Marinel D.

BSN-2A
Myths Facts that Debunk or Discredit the Myths
1. Not enough food to go around There is enough food in the world today for
everyone to have the nourishment necessary for
a healthy and productive life. There is, however,
a need to be more efficient, sustainable, and fair
in how we grow and distribute food. (Kavana,
2006)
Starvation during hard times hits only the
poorest. Millions live on the brink of disaster in
South Asia, Africa and elsewhere, because they
2. Natures to blame are deprived of land by a powerful few, trapped
in the unremitting grip of debt, or miserably
paid. Natural events rarely explain deaths; they
are simply the final push over the brink.
(Espaza, 2006)
Birth rates are falling rapidly worldwide as
3. Too many mouths to feed remaining regions of the Third World begin the
demographic transition when birth rates drop in
response to an earlier decline in death rates.
Although rapid population growth remains a
serious concern in many countries, nowhere
does population density explain hunger. For
every Bangladesh, a densely populated and
hungry country, we find a Nigeria, Brazil or
Bolivia, where abundant food resources coexist
with hunger. (Collins, 2006)

We should be alarmed that an environmental

4. Food vs. Environment (we cannot
both feed the hungry and protect our
environment.
crisis is undercutting our food-production
resources, but a trade-off between our
environment and the world's need for food is not
inevitable. Efforts to feed the hungry are not
causing the environmental crisis. Large
corporations are mainly responsible for
deforestation-creating and profiting from
developed-country consumer demand for
tropical hardwoods and exotic or out-of-season
food items. (Espaza, 2006)
5. The green revolution is the answer
6. Justice vs. Production (we need large
farms)
7. The free market can end hunger
(myth of the free unregulated markets
and that corporations are benevolent
institutions)
8. Free trade is the answer (myth of the
free trade and absentee investors
create local prosperity)
The production advances of the Green
Revolution are no myth. Thanks to the new
seeds, millions of tons more grain a year are
being harvested. But focusing narrowly on
increasing production cannot alleviate hunger
because it fails to alter the tightly concentrated
distribution of economic power that determines
who can buy the additional food. (Kavana, 2006)
Large landowners who control most of the best
land often leave much of it idle. Unjust farming
systems leave farmland in the hands of the most
inefficient producers. By contrast, small farmers
typically achieve at least four to five times
greater output per acre, in part because they
work their land more intensively and use
integrated, and often more sustainable,
production systems. (Rosset, 2006)
The market's marvelous efficiencies can only
work to eliminate hunger, however, when
purchasing power is widely dispersed. So all
those who believe in the usefulness of the
market and the necessity of ending hunger must
concentrate on promoting not the market, but the
consumers! In this task, government has a vital
role to play in countering the tendency toward
economic concentration, through genuine tax,
credit, and land reforms to disperse buying
power toward the poor. Recent trends toward
privatization and de-regulation are most
definitely not the answer. (Kavana, 2006)
The trade promotion formula has proven an
abject failure at alleviating hunger. In most Third
World countries exports have boomed while
hunger has continued unabated or actually
worsened. While soybean exports boomed in
Brazil to feed Japanese and European livestock,
hunger spread from one-third to two-thirds of
the population.( Collins, 2006)

9. Too hungry to fight for their rights.
10. More US aid will help the hungry
(you can expand this claiming that
more foreign aid will help the hungry)
11. We benefit from their Poverty
Bombarded with images of poor people as weak
and hungry, we lose sight of the obvious: for
those with few resources, mere survival requires
tremendous effort. If the poor were truly passive,
few of them could even survive. Around the
world, from the Zapatistas in Chiapas, Mexico to
the Landless People's Movement in South
Africa, wherever people are suffering needlessly
movements for change are underway. (Frances,
2006)
Most U.S. aid works directly against the hungry.
Foreign aid can only reinforce, not change, the
status quo. Where governments answer only to
elites, our aid not only fails to reach hungry
people, it shores up the very forces working
against them. Our aid is used to impose free
trade and free market policies, to promote
exports at the expense of food production, and to
provide the arms that repressive governments
use to stay in power. Even emergency, or
humanitarian aid, which makes up only eight
percent of the total, often ends up enriching
American grain companies while failing to reach
the hungry, and it can dangerously undercut
local food production in the recipient country.
(Kavana, 2006)
The biggest threat to the well-being of the vast
majority of Americans is not the advancement
but the continued deprivation of the hungry. Low
wages both abroad and in inner cities at home
may mean cheaper bananas, shirts, computers
and fast food for most Americans, but in other
ways we pay heavily for hunger and poverty.
Enforced poverty in the Third World jeopardizes
U.S. jobs, wages and working conditions as
corporations seek cheaper labor abroad. In a
global economy, what American workers have
achieved in employment, wage levels, and
working conditions can be protected only when
working people in every country are freed from
economic desperation. (Frances, 2006)
12. Food vs. Freedom (for hunger to be
eliminated, a society may have its
freedom curtailed)
There is no theoretical or practical reason why
freedom, taken to mean civil liberties, should be
incompatible with ending hunger. Surveying the
globe, we see no correlation between hunger and
civil liberties. However, one narrow definition of
freedom the right to unlimited accumulation of
wealth-producing property and the right to use
that property however one sees fit is in
fundamental conflict with ending hunger. By
contrast, a definition of freedom more consistent
with our nation's dominant founding vision
holds that economic security for all is the
guarantor of our liberty. (Rosset, 2006)
1. Describe your lifestyle (before or at present) that promotes any of the myths and explain why
you lived that lifestyle.
The export of products has drastically changed my live. Take, for example, the popular Korean
dish samgyup. Before the export of this product, this dish was not a part of my lifestyle.
However, now, due to its availability around the globe, it has become a staple in my diets.
The export of products has had a positive effect on the global economy. It has allowed
businesses to expand their reach and increase their profits. This has allowed them to create
more jobs and boost the local economies of the countries that they export to. This has been
beneficial for both the countries that export and the countries that receive the exported goods.
The export of products has also allowed for a greater variety of goods and services to be
available around the world. This has allowed people to access goods and services that they may
not have been able to access before. This has been beneficial for both consumers and businesses
as it has allowed them to access goods and services that they may not have been able to access
in the past. Finally, the export of products has allowed for a greater level of collaboration
between countries. This has allowed countries to share resources, knowledge, and technology,
which has been beneficial for both countries. This has allowed countries to work together to
create better products and services, and this has been beneficial for both countries.
In conclusion, the export of products has had a positive effect on the global economy and
lifestyle of many people. It has allowed businesses to expand their reach, increased the variety
of goods and services available, and allowed for greater collaboration between countries. This
has been beneficial for both countries and consumers alike.
2. Define:
1. global food security
It is critical to ensure that everyone has enough to eat and that families can build
communities without fear of losing their lives. To meet global demand, food production must be
doubled in the coming years to address many issues such as starvation.
2. global citizenship
Is a concept that promotes citizenship beyond political or geographical boundaries. It is
founded on moral and ethical responsibilities related to humankind's universal right to live in
peace and harmony in the global village, where interdependence and interconnectedness are
intertwined and sustainable and equitable living must be practiced.
3. In your personal level at present,
1. how can you promote global food security?
As a college student to promote food security must first understand their local
environment before jumping into action on a larger scale. There are various ways in which one
can contribute globally; some include participating in student activist projects/organizations like
Action Against Hunger or World Emergency Relief teams. Additionally, there are also several
online platforms where interested participants may volunteer remotely from home. But a student
like me can raise Awareness. Knowledge is power when it comes to understanding and tackling
issues like poverty, famine, and malnutrition. Help raise awareness by talking about these topics
with your peers as well educating yourself so you know more about what’s going on around the
globe for better visibility into how we can help protect those affected by food insecurity
problems. Another thing is practicing Sustainable Eating Habits: You don't have to be vegan or
 vegetarian either but become mindful of partaking in lifestyle adjustments which reduce animal
product consumptions along other dietary decisions connected to officially approved “Food
Standards & Guidelines “particularly ones condemning resources used unnecessarily exploit
nutritional availability within select locales.

2. Is your current lifestyle a manifestation of global citizenship? Why or why not?

Yes, my current lifestyle is a manifestation of global citizenship because I strive to be
aware of the global issues that affect us all. This includes understanding the impact of climate
change, the rise of inequality, and the need for sustainable development. I also make an effort to
stay informed about global news and current events, as this allows me to gain a better
understanding of the world and how I can contribute to it. I also practice global citizenship by
embracing diversity and advocating for social justice. I understand that all people should have
equal rights and opportunities, regardless of race, gender, or economic status. I actively support
organizations that are dedicated to creating a more equitable and inclusive society, such as those
that promote gender equality, access to education, and economic opportunity. I am committed
to practicing sustainability and responsible consumption. I understand that our actions have an
impact on the environment, and I strive to make choices that are mindful of the environment.
This includes reducing my consumption of single-use plastics, supporting businesses that are
committed to sustainability, and advocating for renewable energy sources. In conclusion, global
citizenship is an important concept that requires us to be aware of the world’s
interconnectedness and to make positive contributions to the global community. My current
lifestyle is a manifestation of global citizenship because I strive to stay informed, embrace
diversity, advocate for social justice, collaborate with others, and practice sustainability.