Inhaltszusammenfassung

As if under a magnifying glass, the COVID-19 pandemic renders global inequalities, as well as conflicts within societies, more visible. It is particularly the marginalized, weak, and vulnerable groups in societies—as well as poorer countries in general—that most bear the burden of the pandemic. Therefore, more often than not societies become more polarized in this situation. At the same time, the crisis might create increased attention and, therefore, opportunities for more solidarit...As if under a magnifying glass, the COVID-19 pandemic renders global inequalities, as well as conflicts within societies, more visible. It is particularly the marginalized, weak, and vulnerable groups in societies—as well as poorer countries in general—that most bear the burden of the pandemic. Therefore, more often than not societies become more polarized in this situation. At the same time, the crisis might create increased attention and, therefore, opportunities for more solidarity and social cohesion. This first edition of PEACE PERSPECTIVES takes this observation as a starting point to look at the consequences of the Coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of Peace and Conflict studies. It gives a broad survey of how the pandemic is affecting social polarization and cohesion.» weiterlesen» einklappen

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DDC Sachgruppe:
Politik