“Gendering” contamination: physical, social and moral taint in the context of COVID-19
ISSN: 1754-2413
Article publication date: 24 September 2020
Issue publication date: 15 December 2020
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to explore the “gendering” of contamination in the context of COVID-19 where “gendering” is taken to include other, cross-cutting areas of disadvantage.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper draws on secondary sources to explore gender and COVID-19.
Findings
The authors show that contamination is rooted in structural disadvantage, reproducing classed, gendered and racial difference in terms of how it is encountered and experienced.
Practical implications
This “thought piece” suggests a greater awareness of how pandemics and other public health emergencies impact of structural disadvantages.
Originality/value
This “thought piece” applies notions of taint to a contemporary pandemic that has had far-reaching consequences for issues of equality.
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Acknowledgements
The editors invited the authors to be a part of this special issue on COVID-19.
Citation
Simpson, R. and Morgan, R. (2020), "“Gendering” contamination: physical, social and moral taint in the context of COVID-19", Gender in Management, Vol. 35 No. 7/8, pp. 685-691. https://doi.org/10.1108/GM-06-2020-0172
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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