The 'othering' in pandemics: Prejudice and orientalism in COVID-19
Pandemics are not just medical phenomena. They affect the society at large, having long-lasting psycho-social implications. Throughout history, they have led to stigmatization, prejudice, “othering,” and blame. This amplifies hate and socioeconomic divisions, and the effect outlasts the outbreak its...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2020-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry |
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Online Access: | http://www.indjsp.org/article.asp?issn=0971-9962;year=2020;volume=36;issue=5;spage=102;epage=106;aulast=Banerjee |