Culture, Sexuality and the Global AIDS Epidemic. 3 credits

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Examines how the cultural values and mores regarding sexuality shape HIV/AIDS social policy and how these values and mores facilitate and hinder prevention and care efforts. Also examines several sexuality-related topics that interface with culture (e.g., gender, the sex industry, homosexuality) and the effectiveness of prevention and care initiatives around such issues as condom use, blood donation restrictions, immigration laws, sex education, and HIV testing. Offered by Global and Community Health . Limited to three attempts.