Comments on: Dealing with HIV/AIDS in Africa http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html black looks Sat, 22 Nov 2008 05:11:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Finja http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91587 Finja Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:16:45 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91587 "they shun promiscuity" - in which africa does the author live? or in which am i? “they shun promiscuity” - in which africa does the author live? or in which am i?

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Africa: Dealing with AIDS in Africa http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91577 Global Voices Online » Africa: Dealing with AIDS in Africa Thu, 27 Dec 2007 13:59:15 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91577 [...] Looks discusses the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa: “But I was quickly disappointed by the article, even if it spoke some truths that I would [...] […] Looks discusses the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa: “But I was quickly disappointed by the article, even if it spoke some truths that I would […]

]]> By: Rethabile http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91151 Rethabile Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:01:41 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91151 I'm of the opinion that it does no harm to preach abstinence, it in fact probably does a lot of good. But preaching the non-use of condoms is a disastrous undertaking, and we simply cannot afford it. I’m of the opinion that it does no harm to preach abstinence, it in fact probably does a lot of good. But preaching the non-use of condoms is a disastrous undertaking, and we simply cannot afford it.

]]> By: Annwen http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91101 Annwen Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:40:27 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91101 The commentary about solving the HIV/AIDS problem in Africa is vast, and socially, temporally and contextually complex. Conflating moral-religious standpoints with attitudes and 'solutions' regarding HIV/AIDS can be traced in commentary from African countries as well as the USA, SAm countries and European countries (I suspect also in relation to Australasia, but have not followed). However, I agree that the core of the matter is, as you conclude, we are in this situation and how do we go about resolving it. The referenced article cites conduct, behaviour change and openness as the reasons for Uganda's infection drop. Indeed, are these not the qualities needed in all areas of change- from gender equality, to non-discrimination, to economic empowerment. The referenced article is an opinion piece, and the judgmental religious angle may provide clues as to the intended audience. This does not absolve the 'verse hurling,' but such commentary can be a useful starting point in understanding how to approach tackling reducing HIV infection and de-stigmatising AIDS in a culturally sensitive, and ultimately effective way. The commentary about solving the HIV/AIDS problem in Africa is vast, and socially, temporally and contextually complex. Conflating moral-religious standpoints with attitudes and ’solutions’ regarding HIV/AIDS can be traced in commentary from African countries as well as the USA, SAm countries and European countries (I suspect also in relation to Australasia, but have not followed). However, I agree that the core of the matter is, as you conclude, we are in this situation and how do we go about resolving it.

The referenced article cites conduct, behaviour change and openness as the reasons for Uganda’s infection drop. Indeed, are these not the qualities needed in all areas of change- from gender equality, to non-discrimination, to economic empowerment. The referenced article is an opinion piece, and the judgmental religious angle may provide clues as to the intended audience. This does not absolve the ‘verse hurling,’ but such commentary can be a useful starting point in understanding how to approach tackling reducing HIV infection and de-stigmatising AIDS in a culturally sensitive, and ultimately effective way.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91063 Brandon Thu, 20 Dec 2007 02:35:42 +0000 http://www.blacklooks.org/2007/12/dealing_with_hivaids_in_africa.html#comment-91063 Its a shame that those who are in positions of power and authority often allow ideology to stop them from taking helpful action. In the U.S. abstinence only programs that don't work are the result of this type of thinking. It's strange how people who claim to be moral can look upon the suffering of others and not feel compassion. Its a shame that those who are in positions of power and authority often allow ideology to stop them from taking helpful action. In the U.S. abstinence only programs that don’t work are the result of this type of thinking. It’s strange how people who claim to be moral can look upon the suffering of others and not feel compassion.

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