Food for Thought: Cooking and the Direct Provision system Food carries with it so much more than its nutritional value. It is a vessel for memories, emotions, communal interaction, and cultural expression. So why are asylum seekers deprived of the right to cook?
Direct Provision was introduced in 2000 to house asylum seekers for a short period of time. In reality, asylum seekers are kept in DP centres for years on end and in inhumane conditions. Residents are stripped of autonomy, and unable … Continue reading Food for Thought: Cooking and the Direct Provision system Food carries with it so much more than its nutritional value. It is a vessel for memories, emotions, communal interaction, and cultural expression. So why are asylum seekers deprived of the right to cook?
