State, Civil Society and the Politics of Health
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State, Civil Society and the Politics of Health

Exploring Gender, Sexuality and HIV/AIDS in India

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State, Civil Society and the Politics of Health

Exploring Gender, Sexuality and HIV/AIDS in India

About this book

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the discourse on health in India, examining governance, policies, programmes, and the involvement of the state and civil society in ensuring health for all and especially for people living with HIV/AIDS.

The book critically examines government measures to improve healthcare services in India, specifically for disadvantaged groups like the poor and women who face several obstacles in accessing healthcare. It explores various aspects of healthcare accessibility, gender equity measures and strategies implemented by the state and highlights the significant contributions of civil society organizations and activists in shaping healthcare provisions, as well as their influence on the discourse surrounding health and HIV/AIDS. With a special study based on the author's research on HIV-positive women in Karnataka (a high-prevalence state) and West Bengal (a low-prevalence state), and an examination of government policies, financial allocations, and relevant reports, this book fills a crucial gap in academic literature by offering a comprehensive analysis of health and governance in relation to HIV-positive women, in India.

The book will be a valuable resource for students and researchers in public health, policy studies, community health, gender studies, sociology of health and illness, and Indian government and politics. It will also be useful for policymakers in the development of more effective and inclusive healthcare policies.

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Information

Publisher
Routledge India
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781032670898
eBook ISBN
9781040110454
Topic
Social Sciences
Subtopic
AIDS & HIV
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. List of Tables
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. List of Abbreviations
  9. Introduction
  10. 1 Health Discourse in India
  11. 2 The State and Women’s Health in India
  12. 3 Gender, Power and Sexuality: Women’s Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS
  13. 4 The State’s Approach to HIV/AIDS: A Gender and Health Rights Perspective
  14. 5 Addressing the Rights of HIV-Positive Women: Interventions by Civil Society Organizations
  15. 6 Health Movements in India
  16. 7 Conclusion
  17. Bibliography
  18. Index