AIDS messages in three AIDS-themed Indian movies: eroding AIDS-related stigma in India and beyond

被引：2

作者：

Bourgault, Louise M. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] No Michigan Univ, Dept Commun & Performance Studies CAPS, E Lansing, MI USA

来源：

CRITICAL ARTS-SOUTH-NORTH CULTURAL AND MEDIA STUDIES | 2009年 / 23卷 / 02期

关键词：

Bollywood; feature films; HIV/AIDS; Indian cinema; popular culture; stigma;

D O I：

10.1080/02560040903016925

中图分类号：

G [文化、科学、教育、体育]; C [社会科学总论];

学科分类号：

03 ; 0303 ; 04 ;

摘要：

This article begins by supplying a brief summary of the state of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in India. It then provides an overview of Indian cinema and describes the limited cinematic response to India's HIV/AIDS epidemic. It discusses at some length three AIDS-themed feature films produced mid-decade, 21(st) century. In so doing, the article describes seven AIDS-related messages contained in the films, and explains the ways each message is incorporated into all three of their narratives. The article then briefly explores the phenomenon of AIDS-related stigma and shows how the content of these three films works against the maintenance of prejudicial attitudes against HIV/AIDS-affected people. The article briefly considers the potential of Indian cinemas to contribute to stemming the spread of HIV/AIDS beyond India's borders.

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