Inside Europe Inside Europe 17 April 2025
Apr 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Sarah Jaffe, a journalist and author known for her focus on street and workplace politics, delves into the profound impact of grief on society. She reflects on how personal losses from COVID and historical events shape collective memory and activism. Jaffe emphasizes the political shifts spurred by grief, the emotional landscape of deindustrialization, and the evolving definitions of masculinity amidst change. Through personal stories, she illustrates the resilience and hope emerging from tragedy, prompting a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.
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Sarah's Personal Grief Insight
- Sarah Jaffe's father's death deeply changed her life and perception of grief in her work as a journalist.
- This personal loss helped her see the grief embedded in social movements she reported on for years.
Pandemic Revealed Expendable Lives
- The pandemic exposed whose lives were considered expendable, especially in places like Bergamo.
- Economic importance was prioritized over human lives, leading to massive COVID-19 suffering among workers.
Bergamo's COVID Tragedy
- Bergamo experienced a devastating COVID-19 outbreak due to delayed lockdown to protect industry.
- Military trucks removing bodies became a stark symbol of the tragedy and government failure.