Reimagining community and belonging amid COVID-19

Abstract

As we write the editorial for this issue of Studies, COVID-19 continues to shape our lives in ways that have not only exposed stark and entrenched inequalities, but also reinforce the global interconnectedness of our society. With the imposition of social distancing, and for some countries, national lockdowns and curfews, there is a heightened desire for a return to face-to-face social interactions with people – family, friends, colleagues, etc. – and a recognition of the importance of community. As Brennan (2020, online) observes: