Senior Project Advisor

Babafemi Akinrinade

Document Type

Project

Publication Date

Winter 2022

Keywords

Holocaust Distortion, COVID-19, Antisemitism, Holocaust Education

Abstract

This project explores the use of Holocaust distortion in the COVID-19 pandemic. It seeks to understand how Holocaust distortion has been used in the pandemic. It also aims to understand how the use of distorted information has contributed to current trends in global antisemitism. In order to answer these questions, this project compares accurate information about the Holocaust with the distorted information seen in protests around the world. It also examines current trends in antisemitism and explores links found between them. The findings of this project are significant because they help grant understanding about how Holocaust distortion can directly contribute to antisemitic instances. With this understanding, leaders may be able to create solutions for rising levels of antisemitism.

Department

Psychology

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Influence; COVID-19 Pandemic, 2020--Influence; Common fallacies

Genre/Form

essays

Type

Text

Rights

Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this document for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author’s written permission.

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

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