Abstract
Food insecurities of international students, who are uniquely positioned as both newly-arrived immigrants and students, has been understudied in the Canadian context. In this paper, we report on this specific form of inequality, by comparing the experiences of sixty four international students to Canada, living in two census metropolitan areas of Ontario - Toronto (30) and Sudbury (34). Our mixed methods study demonstrates that, even though most participants face multiple food vulnerabilities, their experiences are profoundly modulated by the geographical context of the city in which they live (e.g., diversity, institutional completeness). In turn, their food insecurity differentially influences various aspects of their everyday lives, including housing, employment, and overall mental and physical health and well-being. From a policy perspective, various levels of government, and especially the Canadian post-secondary educational institutions, must take a greater responsibility for assessing the specific needs of this marginalized group and providing necessary services.
Presenters
Sutama GhoshAssociate Professor, Geography and Enviromental Studies, Ryerson University, Ontario, Canada
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Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
International Students, Food Insecurity, Canadian Cities
