Exploring the experiences of marginalized communities during the covid pandemic implications for social justice Samson Chama ; edited by R. Anna Hayward

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chama, Samson, author.

Contributor:

Hayward, R. Anna, editor.

Series:

Activism and Social Movement Studies (Lived Places Publishing)

Activism and Social Movement Studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023--Economic aspects--United States.

COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020-2023.

Health services accessibility--United States.

Health services accessibility.

Outcome assessment (Medical care)--Economic aspects.

Outcome assessment (Medical care).

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First edition

Place of Publication:

New York, N.Y. : Lived Places Publishing 2026

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In Exploring the Experiences of Marginalized Communities During the Covid Pandemic, Samson Chama examines the overlooked impacts of COVID-19 on marginalized individuals. While much has been written about the pandemic, this book fills a critical gap by focusing on how those with limited access to healthcare and systemic inequities were uniquely affected. Using narrative case studies, Chama examines the realities faced by these communities, highlighting the widening public health disparities and the urgent need for inclusive, equitable healthcare. The book also emphasizes the importance of optimal health as a fundamental human right, in line with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. Ideal for courses in social work, psychology, sociology, and criminal justice, this book is essential reading for public health researchers, academicians, nursing students, healthcare instructors, and community leaders dedicated to advancing social justice

Contents:

Cover

Half-Title Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Abstract

Table of Contents

Preface

1 How we survived the impacts of COVID-19: Implications for practice and social justice

Learning objectives

The context

Introduction

Discussion

Impact on African American health and social justice

Racism and discrimination

Poverty

Homelessness

Jail and prison system

Housing segregation

Impact of underlying health conditions

Policy implications for practice and social justice

Future recommendations

Conclusion

Discussion questions

References

2 Disruption in normal functioning of faculty in higher education

Patterns of disruption

Case-by-case analysis

Implications for practice and social justice

1. Enhanced flexibility and adaptability

2. Mental health and well-being

3. Student-centered approaches

4. Policy and institutional change

5. Equity and social justice

Limitations of the study

3 Perceived vulnerability and health disparities

Individual-level perceptions of vulnerability

Risk perception and preventive behavior

Health literacy and communication inequality

Mental health impacts of perceived vulnerability

The relationship between perceived, social, and structural vulnerability

1. Structural vulnerability as the systemic production of risk

2. Social vulnerability as the manifestation of structural inequities

3. Perceived vulnerability as the lived experience of risk

4. Interactions and feedback loops

PRISE project: Barriers to covid-19 interventions in marginalized communities

1. Structural barriers to access

2. Mistrust and miscommunication

3. Economic insecurity and psychological stress

Case study: perceptions and disparities in Yakima County, Washington

Demographic and occupational vulnerabilities

Environmental stressors and compounded risk

Mental health impacts and institutional response

Key lessons and public health implications

Conclusion and recommendations

4 Implications for practice and social justice: Access to vaccines and treatment

Conceptual framework: Social determinants of health

Addressing equity in global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

Patent protections and the TRIPS waiver

Production and manufacturing issues

Racial and socioeconomic disparities in vaccine uptake

Medical mistrust

Access to COVID-19 treatment

Implications for social policy and practice

5 Survival strategies

Individual-level survival strategies: The first line of defense

Survival strategies

Survival strategies among subgroups

Racial and ethnic minorities

Migrant workers

Older adults

International students

Essential workers

Pregnant women

Community-level strategies: Collective resilience in action

Mutual aid as a grassroots response to crisis

Community health initiatives and trusted outreach

Digital inclusion and equitable access to technology

Institutional-level strategies: Systemic adaptation and innovation

Healthcare system resilience and transformation

Higher education and remote learning

Correctional facilities and public health

Federal government response to COVID-19: Key actions and lessons learned

Key actions and achievements

Challenges and oversight failures

Lessons learned and policy implications

Reimagining survival models and embracing human-centric design

1. From reactive to proactive preparedness

2. Human-centric design and equity

3. Integration of digital infrastructure

4. Systems thinking and intersectoral collaboration

The United States' COVID-19 response-A UCSF case study

Scope and methodology

Key findings and strategic insights

Strategic value and global relevance

Regional case study: Virginia's equity-centered approach to COVID-19 response

Institutionalizing equity in Virginia's COVID-19 response

Building local capacity for equity in Virginia's COVID-19 response

Key successes and lessons learned in institutionalizing equity

6 How we survived the impacts of COVID-19: Implications for practice and social justice

Understanding the social and economic impacts of COVID-19

Social impacts

Economic impacts

Social programs and interventions

Through the lens of equity: Unpacking public health disparities and the mental health fallout of COVID-19

Milwaukee's uneven battle with COVID-19

When resources are not shared equally

Chelsea, Massachusetts: A case of too little, too late

Public health policy and its unequal reach

When mental health systems fail the marginalized

Racism, class, and mental health: An intersectional crisis

Rebuilding with justice in mind

The role of government and policy in social justice-lessons from COVID-19

The CARES Act and economic relief

Public health policies and access to care

Educational inequities during remote learning

Significance of community-based solutions

Place-based policy in action-leveraging the California Healthy Places Index (HPI) to advance health equity during COVID-19

The emergence of community-based housing solutions in Hong Kong

A community-based approach to food access in county X

The impact of the digital divide on kinship caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Implications for practice

Reflection and lessons learned

Notes on contributors

Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description based on Publisher's website, viewed June 05, 2026

Other Format:

Print version Exploring the experiences of marginalized communities during the covid pandemic : implications for social justice.

ISBN:

9781917503464

9781917503471

OCLC:

1592905965

Publisher Number:

10.62859/9781917503471 DOI