Race and Ethnicity in Pandemic Times

This edited collection examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racial and ethnic inequalities, drawing on empirical research and conceptual analysis to address key facets of the pandemic in contemporary Europe, the United States, and globally. The chapters highlight the need for researchers to respond to the pandemic through original research and reflection on current policy challenges and interventions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This edited collection brings together social scientists working on race and ethnicity to address the question of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a focus on issues linked to racial and ethnic inequalities. The fourteen chapters that make up this collection were produced during the pandemic in 2020 and are intended to address key facets of the impact of the pandemic in contemporary Europe, the United States, and globally. Individual chapters address the pandemic by drawing both on empirical research and conceptual analysis. They also seek to draw important connections between broader dimensions of racial and ethnic inequalities and the health inequalities that have been highlighted by the sharp impact of the pandemic on particular communities and groups. This volume speaks to the need for researchers working on race and ethnicity to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic through both original research and by reflection on current policy challenges and interventions. The chapters in this book were originally published as a themed issue of "Ethnic and Racial Studies."

Introduction:
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on societies around the world, exacerbating existing racial and ethnic inequalities. This edited collection brings together social scientists from various disciplines to explore the multifaceted effects of the pandemic on marginalized communities.

Chapter 1:
In the first chapter, the authors examine the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on Black and Latinx communities in the United States. They highlight the historical and structural factors that contribute to these communities' higher rates of infection, hospitalization, and death. The chapter also explores the ways in which the pandemic has exacerbated existing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.

Chapter 2:
Chapter 2 focuses on the experiences of Asian American communities in the United States. The authors discuss the historical and systemic racism that has been perpetuated against these communities, including the model minority myth and the COVID-19 hate crimes. They also explore the ways in which the pandemic has led to increased discrimination and xenophobia against Asian Americans.

Chapter 3:
Chapter 3 takes a global perspective, examining the impact of the pandemic on marginalized communities in different parts of the world. The authors highlight the ways in which colonialism, globalization, and neoliberalism have contributed to the uneven distribution of resources and power, which have in turn exacerbated racial and ethnic inequalities. They also discuss the challenges faced by indigenous communities in particular, who have been hit hard by the pandemic due to their limited access to healthcare and other resources.

Conclusion:
In conclusion, this edited collection provides a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on racial and ethnic inequalities. The chapters highlight the urgent need for policymakers, healthcare providers, and social activists to address the underlying causes of these inequalities and work towards creating a more equitable and just society.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032073538