Lecture Videos

Readings & Resources

1. Linda Villarosa, "'A Terrible Price': The Deadly Racial Disparities of Covid-19 in America"

2. Derek Thompson, "What's Behind South Korea's Covid-19 Exceptionalism?"

Discussion Questions

1. What gendered behaviors do you notice yourself participating in that either benefit or harm your health? Do you think these behaviors are exacerbated by stay-at-home orders or the pandemic in general?

2. Adhering to government health recommendations, like stay-at-home orders and wearing masks, is influenced by cultural beliefs of the “common good”. Historically, the U.S. culturally believes in individualism; how can we foster ideals of universalism and common good at the individual and national level?