The authors argue that the pandemic arrived at a time of social unrest and that, despite all the psychosocial problems it can cause later, there is a scenario that allows for an increase in the level of social conflict, especially given the way in which the pandemic was carried out. conducted in some places. Such a phenomenon was observed in cases such as the bubonic plague, which was “cooking” social unrest for a few years. The authors point out that, historically, pandemics and epidemics are related to the increase in racial prejudice and against poor people. Including, reflecting on the production of policies that discriminate and oppress this population.
