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Lessons from the stigma of COVID-19 survivors: A Marxist criticism appraisal.
Lin, Jin-Long; Wang, Yu-Kun.
  • Lin JL; School of Marxism, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
  • Wang YK; School of Sociology and Law, Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan, China.
Front Public Health ; 11: 1156240, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2298883
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Stigma refers to devalued stereotypes that create barriers for stigmatized individuals. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the stigmatization of survivors worsened existing inequalities and triggered mass hysteria. The paper delves into the stigmatization experienced by COVID-19 survivors and the role of Marxist criticism in analyzing this issue. The main findings from the empiricist tradition approach suggest that the perception of COVID-19 stigma is higher among those who are older, belong to ethnic minorities, lack social support, have manual occupations, and possess lower levels of education. The proposed destigmatization pathways include psychological counseling services, social support, and health education. Employing a Marxist perspective can aid in illuminating how economic practices and material conditions influence prevalent ideologies related to stigma. The stigmatization of COVID-19 survivors may be perceived as a consequence of social power inequality, although the current emphasis on individual characteristics as triggers for stigma may neglect the wider systemic forces in operation. Thus, it's crucial to establish improved social care policies to combat exploitation and oppression due to power imbalances. The ultimate objective of such an examination is to identify effective approaches to tackle and eradicate stigma regarding health-related concerns. An interdisciplinary approach integrating a pluralistic perspective would benefit investigating how social systems and individual attributes contribute to the exacerbation of social inequality and stigmatization.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2023.1156240

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Pandemics / COVID-19 Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Front Public Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Fpubh.2023.1156240