SOC 301 Podcast - The impact of COVID-19 on student learning in the US (Lindsay, Maria, Amanda)

are examined, highlighting how the pandemic disrupted face-to-face interactions and routines, leading to feelings of anomie and potential increased suicide rates. Marx's focus on alienation and class consciousness suggests that the pandemic exacerbated economic inequalities and affected career choices. Simmel's ideas on individual agency and social interactions are relevant, noting the shift to online learning and the impact on social norms and personal freedom. The discussion concludes with reflections on the post-pandemic transition and its long-term effects.