Pandemic - Measures and Consequences: Increased Global Inequality and Violations of Human Rights

  • This chapter explores the enduring impact of the global pandemic and its far-reaching consequences. The pandemic disrupted the world, exposing inequalities inherent in globalization and the privileged lifestyles of the Global North. Global inequality, rooted in colonialism and capitalism, persisted, with the pandemic exacerbating disparities. The crisis not only affected health but also strained families and exacerbated gender inequalities. In the Global South, vulnerable populations faced economic hardship and inadequate healthcare. The pandemic intensified the global education crisis, disproportionately impacting girls. Moreover, human rights violations became apparent as states and institutions failed to meet their obligations. Structural inequalities and unequal access to healthcare underscored the need for a more comprehensive human rights approach in social work. Social work must address structural inequalities, prioritize community-based solutions, and advocate for international solidarity and new legal mechanisms to protect human rights in crises. It must also confront its colonial past and decolonize curricula. As we navigate ongoing crises, social work must take on a transformative role, working alongside marginalized communities to advocate for a more just and equitable society.

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Author:Tanja Kleibl, Ronald Lutz
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-51237-7_2
Parent Title (English):Family Dynamics, Gender and Social Inequality During COVID-19
Publisher:Springer
Place of publication:Cham
Document Type:Part of a Book
Language:English
Year of publication:2024
Release Date:2024/03/21
Tag:Decolonization; Global inequality; Globalization; Pandemic consequences; Social work
First Page:17
Last Page:26
Faculties and institutes:Fakultäten / Fakultät Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften
Institute und Zentren / Institut für Angewandte Sozialwissenschaften (IFAS)
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