Empathy and Inequality in Disaster Response

This chapter explores the contrasting societal reactions to disasters impacting wealthy versus impoverished communities, emphasizing the disparities in media attention and public empathy. It critically examines the implications of race and wealth on disaster narratives, using examples like wildfires and Hurricane Katrina. The chapter also highlights the emotional toll of loss and scrutinizes political mismanagement and the authenticity of political figures in times of crisis.

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