Age of Uncertainty: A Content Analysis of COVID-19 Pandemic Online Artifacts Authors: Sam Celentano, Rebecca Groseclose, and Noor Yahya Abstract Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has had an enormous impact on the United States. As of today’s date (6/30/2020), there are 2,724,141 confirmed cases, with 130,083 deaths in the United States (Worldometers, 2020). In this paper we will talk about the sociological impact of COVID-19, focusing on three key elements, including social instability, social isolation, and inequality and discrimination. In order to come to our conclusions, we engaged in content analysis research, analyzing 177 different online artifacts, including memes, websites, info-graphics, and more, which were shared by our Introduction to Sociology classmates during April 2020. Our evaluation of the artifacts revealed three main themes: 1) the virus has created a lack of public trust in societal stability, 2) social isolation is a problematic outcome of the pandemic for particular age and social class groups, and 3) people of color and low income people are disproportionately affected by the virus and discrimination is to blame. The implications from our findings include the need for micro and macro level interventions. We propose more research on this topic. We also recognize that the healthcare system of our country will need an overhaul to be more equitable and we propose greater accessibility to technology to prevent severe social isolation.
Remembering and Recognizing LGBTQ+ History: A Sociological Content Analysis of the Mini Docuseries When We Rise Author: Lily Wilmoth Abstract This article is an exploration of the distinctive uprising of the LGBTQ+ community, in specific its depiction in the ABC mini docuseries When We Rise and the overarching monumental occurrences within the community’s history. The lives of three San Francisco activists are told through first person perspective as they continue to fight for civil rights movements spanning from 1972 to 2015. By accumulating and extracting research through a qualitative content analysis, concise data was collected and coded to promote a self-defined, unaltered outcome. While using this method, patterns within theme emerged. There is thorough indication that primary themes exemplified in When We Rise include sexual orientation visibility/validity, intersectionality and adversity.