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Short Summary
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| Title |
Social and Cultural Factors which Facilitate
the Transmission of HIV in Bolivia (Spanish) |
| Author |
Quiroga, G.V.R. |
| Publication
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June 2002 |
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Short Summary |
If we are going to attack the causes and not
just the effects of HIV/AIDS we need to look at the cultural and social
aspects, as well as the medical. Cultural values and social norms
which facilitate transmission in Bolivia include taboos around talking
about sexuality, which is reinforced by religious associations of
sex with sin and of women as virginal. The machismo in Bolivia is
also a problem. Men are pressured to act hard and strong, not to talk
about emotions, take risks, and have many sexual partners. Women are
pressured into a 'Virgin Mary' stereotype of being quiet, submissive
and forbearing. These roles increase risk of both violence and HIV
transmission. Risk is also increased by: alcohol consumption associated
with sexual activity; perceptions of condoms; poverty; an inadequate
health system; and a culture of discrimination against people with
ill-health. Teachers are in a good position to challenge norms and
values which facilitate HIV transmission. Teachers need to promote
research, teaching and information on healthy sexuality and HIV/AIDS.
Everyone has the right to live out a healthy and pleasurable sexuality
free of social pressures and violence. (Spanish title: Factores Sociales
y Culturales que Facilitan la Transmisi?n del VIH en Bolivia) |
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