Meanings
- uncountableDiscrimination or bigotry against those with AIDS.
In turn, people with HIV and AIDS have constructed HIV/AIDS-positive oppositional consciousness that challenges the stigmatization and exclusion produced by AIDSphobia.
2002, Brett C. Stockdill, Activism Against AIDS, At the Intersection of Sexuality, Race, Gender, and Class, page 532 more examples
It's strange, you know, in the art world it's much different. Certainly there's homophobia and AIDSphobia but not anywhere near to the degree that there is in the music industry. The art world isn't as conservative as the music biz.
1992 May 8, Christopher Moes, Diamanda Galas, “You Take Power, You Don't Ask For It And That's That”, in Gay Community NewsOther biases, such as racism and sexism, have combined with AIDSphobia to create a climate of danger for Haitians, Africans, sex workers, drug users, and others associated with HIV infection.
1993, Human Sciences Press/Health/PAC (contributors), Health/PAC Bulletin
Origin
Translations
Chinese Mandarin 恐艾
- 恐艾 (kǒngài)Translations
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AIDSphobia. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/AIDSphobia
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