The Globalization of an Interaction Ritual Chain: “Clapping for Carers” During the Conflict Against COVID-19

Abstract Sociologists have long been interested in the theoretical possibility of a universal ritual. Despite growing number indicators world society and globalization, there not attempts to observe analyze international reach particular rituals. We propose an extension “interaction ritual chain” by theorizing how interaction might be created diffused internationally. look at case COVID-19 pandemic, which shared conditions social distancing emotional distress. discontinuous chain urban national rituals that focused attention on efforts healthcare workers fighting virus. count clapping noise-making 101 countries 26 global cities. While we find similar forms symbols solidarity, was also substantial evidence conflict particularism.