All of this data exemplifies the inequality in the quality of educational opportunities and programs in low income schools, which is effected by the lack of financial resources of one’s school. It is unjust that those with low incomes do not have an equal amount of educational opportunities for success in a country such as Canada, which values equality for all. Results from numerous studies have concluded that the effects of earning a low income can seriously affect one’s health in many ways, especially that of a child. According to the Canadian Women’s Foundation, babies that are born into low income families often start out as underweight babies (Canadian Women’s Foundation, “The Facts About Women and Poverty,” para. 4). This sets them
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4). There are many factors which may play a part in the high rates of health conditions in low income individuals. A significant factor is food insecurity. As defined by the Dietitians of Canada, food insecurity is “the inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one will be able to do so” (Dietitians of Canada, “Food Policy and Food Insecurity,” para. 2). According to Mikkonen and Raphael’s document, The Social Determinants of Health, food insecure homes are 80 per cent more likely to report having diabetes, 60 per cent more likely to report high blood pressure, 70 per cent more likely to report food allergies, and three and a half times more likely to report Major Depression (Mikkonen, J. & Raphael, D., 2010, p. 28). Also, according to Mikkonen and Raphael, individuals experiencing food insecurity consume fewer servings of fruits, vegetables, milk products and vitamins than those in food …show more content…
Sociology is defined as a social science discipline which studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society and how it works (University of Carolina, “What is Sociology, para. 1). The issue of the inequality in opportunities and access to services focusses on the effectiveness of social institutions, the complex, integrated set of social norms that are organized around the preservation of a basic societal value; in this case, medical and educational institutions (Sociology Guide, “Social Institutions, para. 1). This issue allows sociologists to research the inequality of services and opportunities among both low and high income individuals and families. This can assist in public awareness initiatives concerning the effects of low incomes, as well as the development of programs that will allow low income individuals the ability to seek free or low-cost educational and recreational opportunities, without having to worry about the cost of participation. If further research could be completed on the relationship between low income individuals and the lack of opportunities for this population, potential areas of focus for exploration are: the relationship between low income and post-secondary education, and exploring of the effects of food insecurity and or lack of recreational activities on one’s mental and developmental health. This
4). There are many factors which may play a part in the high rates of health conditions in low income individuals. A significant factor is food insecurity. As defined by the Dietitians of Canada, food insecurity is “the inability to acquire or consume an adequate diet quality or sufficient quantity of food in socially acceptable ways, or the uncertainty that one will be able to do so” (Dietitians of Canada, “Food Policy and Food Insecurity,” para. 2). According to Mikkonen and Raphael’s document, The Social Determinants of Health, food insecure homes are 80 per cent more likely to report having diabetes, 60 per cent more likely to report high blood pressure, 70 per cent more likely to report food allergies, and three and a half times more likely to report Major Depression (Mikkonen, J. & Raphael, D., 2010, p. 28). Also, according to Mikkonen and Raphael, individuals experiencing food insecurity consume fewer servings of fruits, vegetables, milk products and vitamins than those in food …show more content…
Sociology is defined as a social science discipline which studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society and how it works (University of Carolina, “What is Sociology, para. 1). The issue of the inequality in opportunities and access to services focusses on the effectiveness of social institutions, the complex, integrated set of social norms that are organized around the preservation of a basic societal value; in this case, medical and educational institutions (Sociology Guide, “Social Institutions, para. 1). This issue allows sociologists to research the inequality of services and opportunities among both low and high income individuals and families. This can assist in public awareness initiatives concerning the effects of low incomes, as well as the development of programs that will allow low income individuals the ability to seek free or low-cost educational and recreational opportunities, without having to worry about the cost of participation. If further research could be completed on the relationship between low income individuals and the lack of opportunities for this population, potential areas of focus for exploration are: the relationship between low income and post-secondary education, and exploring of the effects of food insecurity and or lack of recreational activities on one’s mental and developmental health. This