Chapter Twelve. Gender and HIV/AIDS

Abstract

In my view, ...the most vexing and intolerable dimension of the pandemic is what is happening to women. ... Gender inequality is driving the pandemic, and we will never subdue the gruesome force of AIDS until the rights of women become paramount in the struggle. ... I challenge you, [therefore] to enter the fray against gender inequality. There is no more honourable and productive calling. There is nothing of greater import in this world. All roads lead from women to social change, and that i..