A cultura da exclusão: homens gays e HIV/AIDS de 1990 a 1999

Abstract

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has significantly affected the global population since its discovery in the 1980s and 1990s. In this context, gay men are considered one of the groups most affected by the HIV virus and the disease. This work aims to analyze the relationship between gay men and AIDS, focusing on prevention, treatment and the social impact caused by this epidemic. For this, scientific literature, academic research and relevant empirical studies were reviewed. Analyzing social representations in newspapers, television programs and films, establishing a parallel between the LGBTQIA+ community where these men are inserted, public policies for the prevention and treatment of the virus and the religious conception that is present in Brazilian society. The importance of multidisciplinary and integrated approaches in the prevention, treatment and psychosocial care of gay men affected by AIDS are mandatory. It is necessary to combat stigma, improve access to health services and promote education and awareness to reduce the impact of this disease on these individuals' lives and on society as a whole.