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Interamerican Journal of Psychology

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Abstract

ROSEVAL, Winston. HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination among nurses in Suriname. Interam. j. psychol. [online]. 2007, vol.41, n.1, pp.67-74. ISSN 0034-9690.

The more civilized a society becomes the more subtle the stigma and discrimination gets. Suriname is a country known for its folklore, hospitality, and social control. In the last decennia a new trend of cultural diffusion has led to greater recognition of formerly classed deviant practices of behavior. Under the influence of this kind of exposure our norms, values, and beliefs now cater for modern day perspectives of liberal thinking that encompass acceptance of one another on the basis of perceived differences of culture and appearance. Yet still, stigma and discrimination play a part in our day to day experiences of religion, poverty, independence, freedom of choice, social strata, disease prevention and even political ferment.

Keywords : HIV; Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; Stigma; Discrimination; Nursing; Suriname.

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