Social Psychology
Psychology competence in social setting
In consideration of the professional setting in which you work or plan to work, what issues relevant to HIV/ AIDs marginalization, stereotyping, stigmatization and other sociocultural factors might you encounter?
250 words
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Activity Outcomes
Demonstrate competence in social psychology
Regarding social psychology 250 words only essay. thank you
Requirements: 250 words
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The negative attitudes and prejudice towards people infected with HIV/AIDS is known as stigmatization. It is prevalent in most societies regardless of the number of people with HIV/AIDS. Stigmatization related to HIV and AIDS persists because of the fear that the disease inspires in people. In the 1980s, at the onset of the HIV epidemic, there was little information, and thus people propagated propaganda (Kontomanolis and Michalopoulos, 2017). It was associated with unpopular behaviors such as prostitution, drug use, and homosexuality. Being diagnosed with HIV and AIDS was considered a death sentence. Thus, there was a lot of inaccurate information that fueled the stigma for HIV/AIDS patients.
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