Political Science

Stigma and fear during COVID-19: essentializing religion in an Indian context

D. Biswas, S. Chatterjee, et al.

Explore the intricate socio-political dynamics that fueled the stigmatization of a religious group in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research, conducted by Debajyoti Biswas, Sanjukta Chatterjee, and Parvin Sultana, delves into the media's role in fostering fear and division within the community, ultimately affecting pandemic response efforts.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the socio-political factors behind the stigmatization of a religious group in India during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using Wagner's theory of essentialization and Critical Race Theory, it explores how media representations contributed to the stigmatization and fear within the community, hindering the collective effort to contain the pandemic.

Publisher

Humanities & Social Sciences Communications

Published On

May 31, 2021

Authors

Debajyoti Biswas, Sanjukta Chatterjee, Parvin Sultana

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