Assignment 6
Pondering Thoughts: During class, a debate arouse around the disclosure of someone's HIV status, specifically that of someone who is HIV +. Though there is not a correct answer, everyone has their own personal experience and comes from a different place, which influences their perspective on this situation--and any situation for that matter. On one side there was a person concerned with the public health and safety of everyone; the other person was concerned with the privacy of the person. Both sides stated their points, and each view was passionate about their side. However, the focus should be common ground, more collective, more abstract, and not so focused on individualistic views. Maybe built on those views, but not focused, otherwise there would never be a reach to an agreement. The one thing that was agreed on, was that the stigma needs to be changed. The development would help both sides. Stigma needs to change, not only for this scenario, but for many more. I think the stigma is one thing that is affecting the porn industry too (which is what this blog was supposed to address) lol. I think media campaigns and public health can definitely achieve that (given there were enough resources to do so). Hopefully, we, as a society, will progress and erase the stigma that will enable a healthier environment for many different people.