Why is there discrimination against people who have HIV/AIDS?

UNAIDS and the World Health Organization (WHO) cites fear of stigma and discrimination as the main reason why people are ... An unwillingness to take an HIV test means that more people are diagnosed late, when the virus may have already progressed to AIDS. read more

HIV/AIDS is a sexually transmitted disease and cannot be cured, but with proper treatment, the individual can live just as long as without the disease. HIV/AIDS discrimination exists around the world, including ostracism, rejection, discrimination, and avoidance. read more

There is a cyclical relationship between stigma and HIV; people who experience stigma and discrimination are marginalised and made more vulnerable to HIV, while those living with HIV are more vulnerable to experiencing stigma and discrimination. read more

And HIV meets the definition of a disability under federal and state laws. That means you're protected from discrimination related to employment, housing, government services, and access to public areas. It's discrimination if you're treated differently from other people simply because you're infected with HIV. read more

I personally wouldn’t say it has anything to do with Homosexuality, rather how we were taught about it in school. We weren't just taught it was bad in school or in the media, they demonized it.. read more