Research Article

Face Mask Between Social Contract and Freedoms in Covid-19's New Normal

Volume: 9 Number: Toplum & Siyaset March 29, 2021
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Face Mask Between Social Contract and Freedoms in Covid-19's New Normal

Abstract

With the emergence of Covid-19, measures such as staying at home, quarantine, social distance and face masks under the state of emergency to prevent the spread of the pandemic are criticized and rejected because they negatively affect lifestyles. However, the face mask, which has become a necessity in many countries, is the most discussed measure in the context of violation of individual freedoms and respect for private life. Also, the social contract, which expresses an agreement or cooperation between members of the society in order to protect the social order by sacrificing individual freedoms, is beginning to be questioned in Covid-19’s new normal. A new social contract is called for that will not violate human rights and freedoms.

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Details

Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 29, 2021

Submission Date

December 2, 2020

Acceptance Date

February 27, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 9 Number: Toplum & Siyaset

APA
Yardım, M. (2021). Face Mask Between Social Contract and Freedoms in Covid-19’s New Normal. Anemon Muş Alparslan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 9(Toplum & Siyaset), 93-99. https://doi.org/10.18506/anemon.835188

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