Marked as Contagious
A century of public health imagery taught society to fear sex workers as disease vectors. This stigma persists, shaping modern healthcare and policy in devastating cycles.
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Understanding the prejudice surrounding STIs
STIs carry stigma, causing fear and barriers to testing. Breaking the silence is crucial for mental health. Key facts include: STIs don’t define morality, testing is crucial, and stigma perpetuates infection spread. Education and open conversations reduce societal stigma.
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Common Conditions Men Worry About!
The article discusses a few common conditions men worry about in their daily lives and feel insecure about.
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Polygamy As A Social Norm In Derasar, Rajasthan
Polygamy As A Social Norm In Derasar, Rajasthan We live in a world where polyamory relationships are still new and not widely accepted. In India, the Hindu Marriage Act prohibits polygamy and polyandry marriages for Hindu communities. But, despite the ban, a village in Rajasthan named Deraser is known for its step back in time
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Ritushuddhi Practice: Is Menstruation Just A Biological Construct?
Ritushuddhi Practice: Is Menstruation Just A Biological Construct? Rituals have historically proven to be hallmarks of cultural diversity, providing us with narratives and a window into the past cultural contexts in which they were created. The problem arises when the ritual and ceremonies stay fixated on that period of time and don’t evolve with the
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Lessons For The Modern Society From The Bison-Horn Maria Tribe
We as a civilisation tend to view urban society as the epitome of modernity and progress. But in matters where we are still far behind, this Chhattisgarh tribe can teach us a lot.
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Free to Obey; Obey to be Free
Free to Obey; Obey to be Free Out of the millions of girls born annually in the Indian subcontinent alone, the majority do not live to see another season or even another day. Some of the lucky survivors live in orphanages and/or foster homes, that is, if they outlive the challenge where their biological parents
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