Boccaccio's Depiction of The Plague vs. Today's Treatment of AIDS Victims
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A 4 page comparison between the social problem described in the opening of Boccaccio's 'Decameron' and the present-day AIDS dilemma. The writer describes how individuals affected with the Black Plague were treated very much like contemporary AIDS victims in terms of their alienation from society. AIDS is also regarded as being a somewhat different epidemic as it mostly affects only certain high-risk groups whereas the Plague could strike anyone, anywhere, at any time -- and no one knew why. No Bibliography.
Filename: Plagauds.wps

Racism and AIDS
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This 5 page report discusses and argues against the idea that racism is a valid response to people with AIDS because more African Americans (in fact, people of color in general) are infected with the virus than are Americans of European heritage. In fact, 61% of cumulative AIDS cases in Americans aged 20 to 24 are among people of color. This report suggests that the health care system is inherently biased against people of color, especially in dealing with HIV/AIDS. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWrace.rtf

HIV, Vitamin A & The Womb
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2 pages in length. Briefly explores the role of vitamin A deficiency in facilitating the spread of HIV from mothers to unborn babies. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Aidsbab2.wps