As Coronavirus Spreads, Racism And Xenophobia Are Too
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Health, Immigration, and Xenophobia
This chapter explores the historical injustices faced by immigrants, particularly the invasive medical examinations at immigration checkpoints, revealing how public health efforts have often intertwined with racial discrimination. It highlights the stigmatization of groups such as Mexicans and Chinese as disease vectors, drawing connections between past prejudices and current attitudes towards Asian communities during the coronavirus pandemic.
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