Essay prompt
Throughout the term, from multiple angles, we have discussed how the
COVID-19 pandemic is NOT an equalizer that affects us all in the same way, rather it exace
ates pre-
existing and cu
ent crises. We have analyzed different aspects of the pandemic from prisons
(Davis, Maynard and Piché, Foucault, or Wacquant) to disability (Wong or Ginsburg, Mills,
and Rapp), from addiction (Alexander) to LTCHs (Whe
y).
Pick one cu
ent large issue that we have discussed during the term (e.g., systemic racism, the carceral
state, SGBV, structural violence, surveillance capitalism, disability, etc.) and one specific aspect
of that issue (note: topics from each class, for instance, prisons, LTCHs, the Internet and social
media, addiction) of the pandemic. Describe as best as you can
what the general problem is (connect the large issue with the specific aspect) and how it is connected
to the COVID-19
pandemic (for instance, connecting structural violence and institutional neglect at LTCHs).
Analyze who the central social actors are in this particular problem. Then, propose one (1)
state intervention (at any level: Federal, Provincial or Municipal) to lessen the
problem/crisis you have chosen to analyze. Support your answer with two examples from the
eadings, movies or issues discussed in the group presentations.
Please only consider Canada and preferably write on Long term care homes.