Society in Transition: Impacts of the Pandemic

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Researching the Corona Crisis: The Social Science Discourse in Germany and India

The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a global health emergency, which has led to a crisis of historic magnitude. Examining how the situations in Germany and India unfolded at the time of adversity, we discuss the social impacts of the virus on the life of the people.

Covid-19 and Public Health in India

The COVID-19 pandemic in India caused considerable suffering, along with economic and social disruption. Was the healthcare system in India capable of responding to a large-scale pandemic? What were the economic costs of the lockdowns imposed to control the pandemic?

Civil Society in the Corona Crisis in Germany – Which Implications for Cohesion and Polarisation?

Solidarity and Crisis Management – examining the role of civil society during the crisis and gauging the wider societal implications for social cohesion and polarisation.

DWIH Focus Topic 2021 - Society in Transition: Impacts of the Pandemic

In 2021, the German Centres for Research and Innovation (DWIH) will be addressing the consequences of the corona pandemic and giving a wide range of specialist and international impetus.