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Negative Impacts of Covid-19 On Social Life

Hong Kim Hanh (2125201)

University Canada West

English 100 (CAMPUS-SUMMER22-04)

Dianne Cook

September 18th, 2022

Negative Impacts of Covid-19 On Social Life

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Introduction

There are significant changes to post-covid 19 social life due to several factors affecting

people's interactions in public and communal settings. The loss of so many people's jobs due to

Covid-19 was a severe blow to economies worldwide since those workers are no longer

contributing to their home countries' economies via their wages. Since many schools and

universities have shifted at least part of their course offerings to online formats, the traditional

gathering places for students of diverse cultural backgrounds have also gone (Birditt et al.,

2021). It's worth noting that moving specific courses online because of Covid-19 have stifled

creativity among students since face-to-face classroom discussion and research can lead to novel

approaches to addressing global problems. Public gatherings have also been forbidden in

numerous nations, which has resulted in the cancellation of major sporting events, cultural

celebrations, and political rallies. This is a severe problem for human societies since it risks

obscuring ancient cultures' past from future generations. Multiple nations' both political and

administrative structures have been disrupted by the epidemic, which has led to the

postponement of legislative operations, the isolation or death of numerous leaders, and the

postponing of elections. None of us hasn't been affected by the current COVID-19 epidemic

(Fila-Witecka et al., 2021). However, the consequences and implications of the epidemic are felt

differently by each of us, dependent on our standing as individuals and as members of society.

Some individuals manage to adapt to their new circumstances, while others struggle and

eventually give up. Due to Covid-19 measures in place, weddings have also been changed by the

pandemic, whereby couples are opting for outdoor weddings at home rather than churches and

temples. In this essay I will effectively demonstrates how the spread of Covid-19 has negatively
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impacted contemporary schooling, the economy, culture, marriage, politics as well as the supply

chain.

The Impacts

First, the global economy has declined ever since the advent of the epidemic and

therefore, after suffering such a severe setback from Covid-19, national economies throughout

the globe will take years to recover. Many individuals lost their employment due to the epidemic

and are now unable to maintain the same standard of living they had before the outbreak (March

2021). Some individuals who had worked before Covid-19 arrived could afford to take their

families out on the weekends for enjoyment, but now that they've lost their jobs and can only

afford the necessities, this is no longer possible. Similarly, these individuals had previously been

able to pay taxes to the government, thereby contributing to the national economy. However,

after losing their jobs, they were no longer in a position to do so, and the country's economy

suffered as a result (Bagchi et al., 2020). The government can only impose a tax on those

currently employed, at which point it will collect fewer taxes, in contrast to the period before

Covid -19. Because of the economic impact that the cancellation of Covid-19 has had on the

countries hosting the event, many companies, both domestic and foreign, have decided to shut

down, leaving the host countries unable to provide their citizens with even the most essential

public services because they lack the resources to pay for them (Michie, 2020). Therefore, all

nations need to put more efforts in reviving their economy and hence be able to meet the needs

of their citizen by making sure that supply of commodities is high.

Secondly, the pandemic has also had adverse effects to the supply chain. However,

numerous supply chain links have been disrupted due to the emergence and spread of the

COVID-19 pandemic. The supply chain has recently changed and has now emerged as a top
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priority for CEOs and other top executives (Murali & Subramanian, 2021). Compared to the

pandemic, labor shortages, geopolitical instability, war, and internal strife, disruptions in the

supply chain are seen as the most significant danger to growth for both firms and national

economies by CEOs. Substantial fluctuations in demand for specific commodities have caused

shortages (Veselovská, 2020). Many stores are reducing the number of products they sell through

rationing, prioritization, and inventory management. Many stores have also started narrowing

their product selection to streamline their supply networks. This has helped with concentration

and freed up room for things that are in great demand right now. The crisis has changed the

nature of supply chain management in fundamental ways. Because of COVID-19, the stock

playbook has been completely thrown out of the window. Companies are doing this because they

are aware that dissatisfied consumers may not return to their stores. Because of this, certain

consumer goods companies do all they can to disguise overstock and low inventory levels. Some

of these businesses are even redesigning in-store displays and utilizing decoys to cover up their

shortages (Aday & Aday, 2020). A shift has occurred in the supply chain due to COVID-19,

which has caused changes in buyer-supplier interactions. The breakdown of essential links in the

supply chain has resulted in the formation of new partnerships and co-development ventures

between the original manufacturers and the suppliers. On a broader scale, it is becoming more

apparent that resilience cannot be achieved without the willingness of customers, suppliers, and

other stakeholders throughout a value chain to exchange data and interact (Anser et al., 2021).

Therefore, companies worldwide requires taking a comprehensive analysis that will lead to an

increase in digitalization of supply chain with an aim to create a suitable operation for the future.

Thirdly, learning ever since the advent of the epidemic has changed drastically. Covid-19

disrupted students' physical learning, and many universities and colleges have moved some
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courses online. As a result, they were reducing the opportunities for students to interact with one

another in person and share ideas openly (Kaden, 2020). This has led to a decline in the number

of innovations reported worldwide. Because of the higher cost of online education compared to

traditional classroom instruction, many families find it difficult to afford. Pupils' academic

performance has suffered due to the widespread adoption of online education since it has

encouraged students to become sluggish and stop paying close enough attention to their studies.

Since they had little means to finance their studies, many students could not return to school after

the epidemic (Chaturvedi & Singh, 2021). As a result, their lives were altered, and maybe their

goals were dashed by the pandemic. Again, when students used to remain at home because of the

epidemic, they indulged in some immoral activities that led to some of them being pregnant and

forcing them into early marriage. Other children, who were bored, started taking drugs, which

developed into an addiction, and they chose not to return to school after the epidemic. Because

they couldn't depend on their parents for everything, they began robbing people in the streets and

eventually ended themselves in prison (Hirshberg et al., 2022). Therefore, many students had

their educational possibilities disrupted by the COVID-19 epidemic, causing them to fall behind

in their coursework and even regress in previously acquired abilities.

Besides, both the workplace culture and the society culture have also changed as a result

of Covid-19 pandemic. Companies have requested that employees work remotely in the wake of

the unusual epidemic, citing concerns for their safety and a desire to reduce their exposure to the

disease. Most staff members have accepted the new normal of telecommuting from home and

have been doing so for many months. There is no longer a need for face-to-face interactions

(Spicer, 2020). Video conferencing and other digital means of connecting people ensure

everyone stays in the loop. Overnight, a flood of offices began operating only from home offices.
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As a result of this cultural transformation, the traditional dynamic between companies and

workers has changed. Statistics on remote work from across the globe suggest that this trend is

here to stay and will provide new dimensions to the workplace and its culture. The culture of

normal society has also changed in several ways, such that cultural events are no longer taking

place in some communities across various countries(Ratten, 2020). If this trend continues for

several years, the value of culture will be lost because the next generation will have very little

knowledge regarding the culture. Again, government actions like stay-at-home orders, business

lockdowns, and curfews have weakened community bonds by eliminating numerous possibilities

for people to contact one another in person. Such precautions have profoundly affected family

life by bringing people closer together in the cramped places they are forced to share during

lockdowns and forcing them to spend more time apart (Naz & Noureen, 2021). Therefore,

working from home is a notion that has been proved to significantly affect business culture and

productivity.

Additionally, the politics across the globe is no longer the same as it has been impacted

severally. Due to all the upheaval in the political sphere, most countries holding elections now

have to rely on the Internet, which is a costly transition for many nations. As a result, several

governments have delayed elections hoping the epidemic would eventually decrease. Again, the

pandemic has disrupted many nations' political and administrative structures, leading to the

suspension of legislative operations and the isolation of individuals due to fears of the virus

spreading (Hitt & Arregle, 2021). Because of social distance, fewer individuals can participate in

legislative actions nowadays. Politicians from many countries have lost their lives to the

epidemic, which has devastated their countries because of the leadership and influence these

people formerly provided. The spread of the coronavirus has forced the cancellation of campaign
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events and the redirection of fundraising efforts to the Internet. The days of spending a lot of

money on meals where you may have a chance to talk to the candidate are over. Instead of in-

person meetings, donors settle on video calls (Kuzemko et al., 2020). In a typical election,

campaign teams would spread nationwide to knock on doors and rally supporters to cast their

ballots. These efforts significantly reduce the scope. Some examples include canceling in-person

voter registration drives by labor unions that would otherwise offer armies of employees to

support Democratic elections. Therefore, with elections and parliamentary business delayed, the

public has suffered since their demands have not been met as efficiently as they might be.

Lastly, "Couples are waving goodbye to destination weddings overseas and opting for

backyard ceremonies ."As a result of COVID regulations limiting their options for wedding

venues, many couples are opting to have their nuptials in private residences or other outdoor

locations (Probert et al., 2022). The trend in the future will be a gathering under a tent with just

the closest of relatives and friends. Correale claims that there have been significant changes in

the rituals surrounding religious marriages. "Weddings in churches and temples have been

supplanted by nuptials in the great outdoors ever since Covid-19. Outdoor activities that make

partners and their children feel secure appeal to couples. An intimate family gathering follows

small outdoor ceremonies at home or before a Justice of the Peace (Prasad & Ghosal, 2020).

Later on, many may invite friends and extended family to an outdoor party." Revisions were

made to the cocktail hour and dinner due to updated security measures. Correale adds that

everything is done separately for the cocktail hour. There will be no sharing dishes or munching

at the tables. As a result, each appetizer is served in a separate word meant for a single diner.

Therefore, it was a brilliant concept to stop the sickness from spreading while also allowing

couples to wed their true loves despite the circumstances (Pywell & Probert, 2022).
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Conclusion

Social life has changed since the pandemic struck the world because people have lost

their beloved ones, and it took a lot of time to let the grief go. Learning, wedding, politics,

culture, and the country's economies had changed due to Covid 19, leaving people's social life

different from the past before Covid came. Nations will have to put more effort into reviving

their economies because it's not an easy task. It is undeniable that infectious diseases like

COVID-19 may significantly affect economies on all scales. Almost every sector will be

impacted negatively by the disease unless we take action to mitigate its impacts. Not just one

industry or one person is in danger. Once the infection started spreading to various locations, it

was exceedingly costly and challenging to control the virus and limit importation threats due to

the high degree of globalization, economic interdependence, and transportation connection.

Preventative measures are essential to both saving lives and ensuring financial success.
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