Not all men are equal in society. There are class and social differences that arise from differences in income, education and even from race. But when an unknown virus attacks, does its impact vary based on a person’s income, education and race? This is the question that ‘The disparity’ sets out to answer. When the pandemic hit us, the doctor prescribed to stay at home and break the chain of transmission. This brought new challenges for the underprivileged children as education shifted online catching them unprepared for such a change. Electronic devices, computers and even a wi-fi connection are a luxury in some communities. As concerned authorities and volunteers worked to bridge the gap, the young learners in these communities were being left behind by their counterparts in the affluent parts of the town.
‘The Disparity’ is a short documentary directed by Kasey Flynn. Kasey explores the social effects of the pandemic among children in the weaker sections of the society and how they are at a disadvantage because of their class and ethnicity. Even though the virus has been easier on children, they suffer the emotional stress of having to deal with the disease in their households. This is further aggravated by the economic pressure of having to deal with job losses and uncertainty. ‘The Disparity’ gets us the voices deep from within the community talking about their reality and the situation they face. We also get to hear arguments from both sides of the spectrum regarding vaccine adoption and vaccine hesitancy.
‘The Disparity’ is an eye opener about how the situation can have a different impact on different communities. It is always the underprivileged that bear the brunt and when they are also burdened by their ethnicity, the hardships multiply. With the power to find your own truth and the freedom to make your own decision, your quest for the truth will help you break the barriers and walk free.
