This essay summarizes, how the corona crisis has revealed inequality issues regarding homelessness, gender, and education. Furthermore, it is concerned with escapism during the corona crisis by means of art (visual arts, literature) including personal experiences.
In New York, April 2020, on a Friday evening, Connor treats himself to Chinese food delivered to his Manhattan apartment after a "hard" day of working from home, while most of his neighbors escape to their out-of-town weekend homes. At the same time, a bus driver named Jamal, who lives in the Bronx, is still working without any protective gear, exposing himself to the virus. Throughout his shift, he can't shake off thoughts of his brother in the hospital fighting against his Covid-19 infection.
From my perspective, this scenario highlights how the current coronavirus pandemic has exposed the longstanding divided societies in NYC based on class and race. However, New York isn't the only example of a city divided between "wealth and privilege" and "struggle and poverty." Moreover, the global health crisis has revealed inequality issues not only regarding homelessness but also in terms of gender and education.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- How social inequality has been exposed by the corona crisis
- Homelessness
- Gender
- Education
- Escapism - finding nourishment instead of identifying poison
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores how the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing social inequalities in areas such as homelessness, gender, and education. It examines the ways in which the pandemic has revealed these disparities and argues for the need for systemic change to address them. The author also discusses the role of escapism during this time, analyzing the appeal of entertainment, nostalgia, and virtual reality as coping mechanisms.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social inequality
- The increased visibility of pre-existing inequalities due to the pandemic
- The need for systemic change to address social injustice
- The role of escapism as a coping mechanism during times of crisis
- The appeal of entertainment, nostalgia, and virtual reality as forms of escapism
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
How social inequality has been exposed by the corona crisis
This chapter examines the ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed existing social inequalities in areas such as homelessness, gender, and education. The author presents real-world examples and discusses the need for government intervention to address these issues.
Homelessness
The chapter highlights the plight of homeless individuals during lockdown, emphasizing their lack of access to basic necessities and the increased risk of starvation and mental health issues. The author argues for the importance of deeming homeless services essential during times of crisis and providing adequate support and protection to those working in the homeless sector.
Gender
The chapter discusses the ways in which the pandemic has amplified existing gender inequalities, particularly in relation to women's employment, healthcare access, and experiences of violence. The author criticizes the "war framing" of the pandemic and advocates for greater female representation in decision-making roles.
Education
The chapter explores the digital divide in education, arguing that online learning exacerbates existing economic inequalities. The author suggests solutions such as providing laptops to students in need and expanding affordable broadband access.
Escapism - finding nourishment instead of identifying poison
This chapter examines the role of escapism during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the appeal of entertainment, nostalgia, and virtual reality as coping mechanisms.
The author discusses how the pandemic has led to increased consumption of streaming services and gaming, providing a sense of escape and comfort during difficult times.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay centers on the themes of social inequality, COVID-19 pandemic, homelessness, gender inequality, education access, escapism, entertainment, nostalgia, and virtual reality. It explores the ways in which these factors intersect and contribute to a complex understanding of societal challenges and coping mechanisms during times of crisis.
- Quote paper
- Laura Hins (Author), 2021, How social inequality has been exposed by the corona crisis and escapism during the corona crisis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/999277
