Abstract
India is home to almost three million HIV cases. But AIDS is still a disease stigmatized and shrouded in denial. It is stigma that prevents people from openly discussing the facts around HIV, and keeps them from getting treatment. Stigma leads to discrimination against HIV positive people in hospitals, schools and even among families.
In this ground-breaking anthology, sixteen of India's well-known writers go on the road to tell the human story behind the epidemic
In this ground-breaking anthology, sixteen of India's well-known writers go on the road to tell the human story behind the epidemic
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Aids Sutra: Untold Stories from India |
Place of Publication | UK |
Publisher | Vintage |
Number of pages | 25 |
ISBN (Electronic) | :978-0099526582 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780099526582 |
Publication status | Published - 4 Sept 2008 |