The 'othering' in pandemics: Prejudice and orientalism in COVID-19

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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Main Authors: Debanjan Banerjee, Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, T S Sathyanarayana Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Social Psychiatry
Subjects:
coronavirus
covid-19
orientalism
othering
pandemic
prejudice
stigma
Online Access:http://www.indjsp.org/article.asp?issn=0971-9962;year=2020;volume=36;issue=5;spage=102;epage=106;aulast=Banerjee

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