The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated deep-rooted social inequities, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities. This edited collection applies a social justice framework to explore the unequal social impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on education and employment sectors in Canada and the United Kingdom. Using a social justice lens, the collection highlights the systemic inequities exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis and the lasting effects on well-being, public perception, and societal structures. This collection can help educators, policymakers, and other key stakeholders address ongoing and emerging social inequities.
Shaheen Shariff, PhD, is a Distinguished James McGill Professor Emerita at McGill University. Her work is grounded in the intersection of law and education.
Christopher Dietzel, PhD, is a postdoctoral fellow whose research explores the intersections of technology, safety, health, gender, and sexuality.
Safia Amiry is a researcher and activist whose work focuses on patriarchy, women's rights, gender equality, and education. She has collaborated with numerous institutions dedicated to advancing women's rights and education in Afghanistan.
Safeera Jaffer is a PhD student in Educational Studies at the University of British Columbia. She completed her Master of Arts degree in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education at McGill University. Her research focuses on engaged, critical pedagogy in higher education.