NON-VIOLENT LIFESTYLES IN UNIVERSITIES FROM COMMENSALITY AND FOOD

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.5584222403078

• Palavras-chave: No-violencia, Comensalidad, Cafeterías, Sostenibilidad

• Keywords: Non-violence, Commensality, Cafes, Sustainability

• Abstract:

  In promoting non-violent lifestyles that foster human development and comprehensive relationships with others and the community of life, school coexistence is crucial, since it promotes the ethical-social, emotional and intellectual formation of people, contributing to citizen coexistence and the promotion of peace. Non-violent coexistence within the school space motivates the cultivation of fair and harmonious relationships, from physical and temporary spaces consciously created for dialogue and conflict resolution. A vital example for this type of coexistence is found in school cafeterias, where commensality, that is, sharing the table and food in company, strengthens social ties and promotes dialogue and collaboration. In university environments, commensality becomes a space for interaction that goes beyond academics, facilitating meaningful relationships and informal learning opportunities. Furthermore, food in university cafeterias plays a fundamental role in promoting sustainable and non-violent lifestyles. Prioritizing agroecological products from local suppliers not only benefits the health and well-being of the school community, but also supports the families of producers and promotes environmental conservation. It is crucial to raise awareness about eating habits and opt for healthy and sustainable eating in educational institutions. It is necessary to promote humanistic values and cultivate virtues such as love, justice, truth and non-violence in the university environment. Establishing spaces for dialogue and transformative learning, such as sustainable school cafeterias, can contribute significantly to the promotion of non-violent lifestyles and the construction of a more just and harmonious society.