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5 lessons from the coronavirus about inequality in America

  • Written by Jonathan J.B. Mijs, Lecturer on Sociology, Harvard University
5 lessons from the coronavirus about inequality in AmericaSmall businesses in Brooklyn closed during the coronavirus epidemic.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

The coronavirus is a global threat, but the pandemic has an uneven impact across the U.S. It exacerbates existing inequalities and creates new challenges.

I think this crisis can teach several important lessons about inequality in America: how it hurts, who...

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