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SOCI 203 - Assigned Reading - Viewing 2 - January 14
SOCI 203 - Assigned Reading - Viewing 2 - January 14
SOCI 203 - Assigned Reading - Viewing 2 - January 14
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
Winter, 2022
Assigned Reading #2
January 14
A. Textbook Readings
Many argue that they're merely a temporary solution that doesn't address larger issues.
Create a public perception that hunger is a matter of charity, especially when corporate
sponsors step in to provide funds or food donations to a food bank. many use the
expression “de-politicization of hunger” to suggest that governments are increasingly able
to turn a blind eye to meeting basic needs of their citizens.
The demand for food usually exceeds the donations of food bank receives. Don't meet the
nutritional needs of their clients. Make no contribution to solving the problem of poverty,
which is the cause of widespread hunger.
B. Article/Document Readings
What are the protections (i.e., legal and equality rights) afforded to Canadians under the
Charter at:
Section 7 Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of the person and the right not to be
deprived thereof except in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice.
Section 8 Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure
Section 9 Everyone has the right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned.
Section 10 Everyone has the right on arrest or detention
(a) to be informed promptly of the reasons therefor
(b) to retain and instruct counsel without delay and to be informed of that right; and
(c) to have the validity of the detention determined by way of habeas corpus and to be released
if the detention is not lawful.
Section 11(b and d only) Any persons charged with an offence has the right
(b) to be tried within a reasonable time
NOTE: RE: Article 10: Habeus Corpus refers to a court petition which calls for a person
being detained to be brought before a judge for a hearing to determine whether their
detention is lawful