Digesting Food Studies (the CFS podcast)—Episode 111: Lunch Box Identities
What is “Canadian food” and how does its interpretation affect our identity and sense of belonging—especially in primary and secondary schools?
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This episode unpacks the packed lunch, in particular those that the kids of first-generation immigrants bring to school. Two articles from Canadian Food Studies are covered, both co-written by Yukari Seko, “Unboxing the bento box” (Vol. 8, No. 3) and “Feeding children while Asian” (Vol. 12, No. 2). And in response, PhD student Shay Quinn offers up several perspectives on meaning-making, involving research participants in research, and arts-informed methodologies.
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