Silent Epidemic
The staggering disparity in funding for AIDS research compared to other diseases highlights a grim reality: the lives of marginalized individuals were deemed less valuable. The labeling of AIDS as a "gay disease" perpetuated shame and victim-blaming, allowing homophobia to flourish unchecked. This systemic neglect not only hindered timely responses to the epidemic but also reinforced harmful stereotypes that continue to impact society today.In this clip
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Ep 12 HIV/AIDS: Apathy Will Kill You
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