The Role of Structure Versus Individual Agency in Churches' Responses to HIV/AIDS: A Case Study of Baltimore City Churches

This paper examines the activities of churches in Baltimore, Maryland, concerning the issues of sexuality, whether they potentially stigmatize persons with or at risk for HIV/AIDS, and to what extent individual agency versus institutional forces influence churches in this regard. In-depth interviews...

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Authors: Cunningham, Shayna D. (Author) ; Ellen, Jonathan M. (Author) ; Kerrigan, Deanna L. (Author) ; McNeely, Clea A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2011]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2011, Volume: 50, Issue: 2, Pages: 407-421
Further subjects:B Faith-based
B Stigma
B HIV / AIDS
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