HIV/AIDS Discrimination, Stigmatization, and Denial: A Study in Social Work Perspective

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Author(s): Yatendra Pal Singh (Lucknow University, India)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 19
Source title: Promoting Global Peace and Civic Engagement through Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Kshama Pandey (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, India)and Pratibha Upadhyay (University of Allahabad, India)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-0078-0.ch021

Keywords: Education / Ethics and Social Responsibility / Information Science Reference / Instructional Design

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Abstract

Everyday number of new cases of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome AIDS is coming out in the society. HIV positives face discrimination and stigmatization everywhere in the society because firstly it is ill defined and secondly there is no cure or treatment for. People living with HIV/AIDS continue to be rejected by friends and relatives; fired or forced to resign from their jobs and subjected to violent assault (Herrek, 1990). Social Work exists because it fulfills crucial social needs. Social work serves people and society where there is malfunctioning or inadequacy. Social Work Education includes several tools and techniques to prevent problems through diagnosing causes responsible for maladjustment in society for contributing global peace in the world. The present chapter throws light on- 1. The problems face by HIV Positives and AIDS Patients. 2. Role of Social Work Education for minimizing or removing stress of HIV Positives and AIDS Patients for contributing to Global Peace.

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