Effects of Neoliberalism and Dominant Understandings of HIV/AIDS for Black WomenBy: Neha Bhatt

U.S. HIV/AIDS Statistics

Source: Kaiser Family Federation

“2nd wave of AIDS epidemic is coming”

– Dave Purdy, Washington Blade (2/22/13)

“Do we want a repeat of the ‘80’s and ‘90’s?”

How does a “2nd Wave” rhetoric perpetuate HIV/AIDS vulnerability among Black women?

Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Political Economic Analysis

Source: Commonwealth Fund

Socialized approach which understands HIV/AIDS as a political and social problem; not an individual one

Understand the position of Black women within society

Address social determinants of health