2006•South African Journal of Higher EducationOpen access

Raising awareness of HIV-related stigma and its associated prejudice and discrimination

Dennis A. Francis, Eleanor Francis

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HIV Aids will remain a problem for a long time. Many people with HIV/AIDS still live in fear of discovery because of the prevalent stigma and its associated prejudice and discrimination. This article examines how HIV-related stigma and its associated prejudice and discrimination can be addressed in a classroom ± in the field of education. South African Journal of Higher Education Vol. 20(1) 2006: 44-55

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Key concepts: Prejudice (legal term), Stigma (botany), Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Psychology, Social discrimination, Social psychology, Higher education, Consciousness raising