In Italy, requirement by law of a digital Covid-19 vaccine certification for accessing public transportation, workplaces, bars and restaurants, museums, etc. has raised accusations of state discrimination against those who are not vaccinated by choice or for health reasons. Such accusations are seldom argued for and they are untenable if direct discrimination is being referred to. However, the social meaning of the measures in question could convey a discriminating message of degradation and stigma of the unvaccinated. Moreover, indirect discrimination of already disadvantaged groups could ensue. Careful communication of the reasons underlying vaccine passports, as well as appropriate argumentation in public debate, are crucial to minimize the risk of discrimination.

Passaporto vaccinale e discriminazione: stigma sociale e disuguaglianza giustificata / F. Ferraro. - In: NOTIZIE DI POLITEIA. - ISSN 1128-2401. - 38:145(2022), pp. 38-57.

Passaporto vaccinale e discriminazione: stigma sociale e disuguaglianza giustificata

F. Ferraro
2022

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In Italy, requirement by law of a digital Covid-19 vaccine certification for accessing public transportation, workplaces, bars and restaurants, museums, etc. has raised accusations of state discrimination against those who are not vaccinated by choice or for health reasons. Such accusations are seldom argued for and they are untenable if direct discrimination is being referred to. However, the social meaning of the measures in question could convey a discriminating message of degradation and stigma of the unvaccinated. Moreover, indirect discrimination of already disadvantaged groups could ensue. Careful communication of the reasons underlying vaccine passports, as well as appropriate argumentation in public debate, are crucial to minimize the risk of discrimination.
Discrimination; Immunity passports; Covid-19; Vaccines; Health policy Green pass.
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2022
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