What's behind the rejection of government health protocols

Antropolog Universitas Hasanuddin,  Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Dr Tasrifin Tahara

Dr Tasrifin Tahara, Antropologist from University of Hasanuddin, Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan, Source: Dr Tasrifin Tahara

Around the world, including in Indonesia, many people reject the health protocol established by the government regarding the Covid 19 pandemic. Some even think that this virus does not exist.


According to the Tasrifin Tahara, anthropology from Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, , the government should consider the cultural and social factors of various societies so that they comply with policies that are foreign to them.


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