Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding the discrimination those with HIV/AIDS face? A. Infected persons are subject to harassment at work. B. Infected persons are generally accepted by society. C. Infected persons are the source of HIV misinformation. D. Infected persons are given substantial educational scholarships.
Health · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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A. Infected persons are subject to harassment at work.
The discrimination faced by individuals with HIV/AIDS can vary, but unfortunately, harassment at work is one of the challenges that some people may experience. Stigma and misconceptions about HIV/AIDS can contribute to discrimination, including in the workplace. It's important to note that awareness campaigns and education have been ongoing to combat stigma and promote understanding about HIV/AIDS, but challenges persist in different contexts and communities.
Discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS can take many forms and is not only limited to the workplace. People with HIV can face social exclusion, marginalization, and discrimination in healthcare settings, within their own communities, and even from friends and family. There is often a stigma attached to HIV/AIDS which is rooted in misconceptions about the disease and how it is transmitted. Due to the fear and misinformation, people living with HIV can be unfairly judged and discriminated against.
Society has been working to reduce this stigma through education and advocacy. This includes promoting facts about how HIV is transmitted (specifically that it cannot be contracted through casual contact), emphasizing the effectiveness of modern treatments for maintaining health and preventing transmission, and enforcing laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities, including those with HIV/AIDS.
Statements B, C, and D are generally not true. Infected persons are not always accepted by society due to the stigma that still exists; they are not the source of HIV misinformation, although misinformation can come from various sources including individuals who are uninformed; and they are not universally given substantial educational scholarships due to their HIV status, though some scholarships might exist for individuals facing hardships, including health challenges like HIV.