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
Recommended Citation
Crane, Lyric, "Holocaust Distortion and the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022). WWU Honors College Senior Projects. 540.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwu_honors/540
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