Towards Cannabis Culture

Abstract

America is witnessing a paradigm shift - what was once a schedule I controlled substance is now legally purchased by many in small plastic bags from dispensaries that are disconnected from the natural and human factors of cannabis. But while the economic and medical benefits of cannabis are already well-known, the social aspect of cannabis is not taken seriously. This thesis aims to bring cannabis’ latent ability to build community to light by celebrating the growth, processing and enjoyment of cannabis as if it were a significant agricultural product for human consumption.