The Story of Sugar Behind even the simplest of objects lie complex social stories. Illustrate this statement using the example of sugar in unit 1. This essay will attempt to portray the extent to which social science tries to explain a simple object, like sugar. It will begin by outlining the historical contributions, which led to the economical, political, social and cultural developments. These developments will then be reflected upon by the story of sugar. ‘Food is a basic human necessity.’ (Pg. 18.) There have been a number of issues raised about the subject of food as ‘something which is made to be sol