Reflection essay during Covid-19 Literature & Language Essay

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January 14, 2021
Reflection Essay – Social Inequality and the Pandemic
The current COVID-19 Pandemic has been an unprecedented event that has placed a halt on many lives. Being an unprecedented event, it led to many individuals surprised and unable to deal with its repercussions such as job loss, increased costs of living, and even poverty, among others. Nonetheless, the pandemic also led to the discovery of some of the deep-rooted issues that societies face, one of which is social inequality. In this article, I would like to discuss why I believe the pandemic has become an ‘eye-opener’ about the current state of the world, especially when it comes to differences between socioeconomic status. Additionally, I would also point out why this is an issue that needs to be addressed, not only for the sake of humanity but also because addressing it would help in improving our chances of success against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social Inequality and the COVID-19 Pandemic
Social inequality is one of the deeply rooted issues that were made obvious by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Sure, inequality exists between individuals, communities, and nations, but it would only be during this unfortunate event wherein people are suffering from hunger, joblessness, and isolation when most have realized the difference between those who have it all and those who have none. Let us discuss some of these exemplifications that reveal this pattern.
First, I realized that socio-economic inequality is more obvious when it comes to healthcare provision. Before the development of the vaccine, those who have money could afford private quarantine facilities, test kits, and even priority treatments as compared to those who are only depending on the ...