Developing a Sociology of COVID-19: Challenges and Priorities for Social Gerontology
2024
Developing a Sociology of COVID-19
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Author Information
Author(s): Phillipson Chris
Primary Institution: University of Manchester
Hypothesis
The paper argues that research in social gerontology over-emphasized the impact of ageism on the experience of COVID-19.
Conclusion
The study highlights the need to address wider social inequalities and injustices that were exacerbated by the pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- Pandemics reflect economic and social inequalities.
- COVID-19 affected groups differently based on various demographics.
- The impact of ageism was over-emphasized in social gerontology research.
Takeaway
COVID-19 affected different groups in different ways, and we need to look at the bigger picture of social inequalities, not just ageism.
Participant Demographics
The paper discusses the impact of COVID-19 on different groups by age, location, occupation, housing quality, and ethnicity.
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