Introduction
Particular attention should be paid to how individualism affects the perception of the covid pandemic. Thus, a high level of individualism is manifested in many areas of people’s lives. This is reflected in the decision of the individual to take the first place, the decision of the priorities of one person above others. However, there were still cases when people marched against mandatory mask-wearing (The New York Times). Therefore, during a massive global disease, Americans were more inclined to vaccinate against Covid-19, as they cared about their well-being and health. This aspect concerns the constant wearing of masks in public places and the use of disinfectants. The response to this phenomenon manifested itself in a relatively high level of vaccinated citizens, which contributed to faster acquisition of collective immunity.
The Impact of Patriotism
The following important aspect is the contribution of patriotic sentiments to the formation of attitudes towards the Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, this nation takes the development of the country seriously and distinguishes itself better relative to the democracies of other countries (Brooks et al. 17). Thus, with a global pandemic, Americans responsibly reacted to the measures that were taken to limit the spread of the disease. This is because citizens showed a desire to preserve the health of the nation and followed all the instructions that were implemented by state bodies.
Conclusion
The concepts of materialism and postmodernism play a critical role in the perception of the coronavirus pandemic and related measures. The latter phenomenon in modern society causes the emergence of challenges associated with the formed worldviews. Therefore, a large number of Americans opposed state acts, as they did not consider the disease serious. Materialism is reflected in the desire of people to benefit from the sale of personal protective equipment.
Works Cited
Brooks, Stephen et al. Understanding American Politics. University of Toronto Press, 2013.
“Dying in the Name of Vaccine Freedom | NYT Opinion.” YouTube, uploaded by The New York Times, no date, Web.