When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic, we often turn to medical, biological, and epidemiological experts for answers. And yet, this global health crisis has touched almost every corner of our social lives and world. Social science researchers have also been hard at work studying the enormous, varied impact of COVID-19. Global devastations of this magnitude are invaluable lenses through which to study individuals, communities, and societies. Indeed, it is during moments of crisis that we can learn the most about the social order. For instance, what are the ravaging effects of massive social class, racial/ethnic, and gender inequalities that are emerging during this pandemic?
We believe that the social sciences are providing valuable insights into the impacts of this pandemic.
The Social Sciences Department is hosting a video contest. All Seminole State College students are invited to participate. The purpose of the contest is to promote and reward excellence in student research and inquiry into the social sciences: history, political science, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and economics. The contest is designed to increase student interest in the social sciences and encourage a greater appreciation for this subject area and the important role the social science disciplines play in understanding both the individual and society.
Choose one COVID-19 topic that interests you and examine it through a social science lens. What role should the social sciences play in the COVID-19 pandemic? How has social science research helped you to better understand the impact/s of COVID-19 on the individual, community, and society? Why is this research important to take into consideration during this global health crisis?
Be sure to incorporate a minimum of one scholarly source to support/demonstrate your understanding of this topic. Be sure to review the grading rubric carefully to understand the judging criteria for this contest.