JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Race Politics Associated With Wearing a Mask in Public to Combat COVID-19.

  • Published In: Political Science Quarterly (Oxford University Press / USA), 2023, v. 138, n. 4. P. 491 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Sanchez, Gabriel R; Vargas, Edward D; Dominguez, Melanie Sayuri 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the racial, ethnic, and political dynamics of mask wearing during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic using data from the National Panel Study of COVID-19 collected in March and April 2020. It finds that racial and ethnic minorities were more likely to wear masks despite greater concerns about being criminalized while masked, a response attributed to their higher exposure to the virus. Additionally, political affiliation influenced mask use, with Democrats more likely to wear masks than Republicans, and residents of Republican-led states less likely to wear masks and more likely to feel criminalized. The study highlights significant disparities in mask-wearing behavior and perceptions of criminalization linked to race, ethnicity, and political context.

Additional Information

  • Source:Political Science Quarterly (Oxford University Press / USA). 2023/12, Vol. 138, Issue 4, p491
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0032-3195
  • DOI:10.1093/psquar/qqad103
  • Accession Number:174880646
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