Abstract
In the spring of 2020, the novel Coronavirus upended life in New Jersey, US, precipitating an unprecedented state lockdown of 9 million residents. The essay reflects on the author’s experience of the lockdown and her relationship to a Syrian refugee woman resettled nearby. The author identifies their shared experiences staying at home and prioritizing the collective good in the midst of a pandemic.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-14 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Anthropologica |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 May 2021 |
Keywords
- COVID-19
- Engaged anthropology
- Feminist anthropology
- Pandemic
- Refugees