Also, not accusing you of this ofc bc it’s a common myth of the disease, but that origin explanation over the significantly more plausible “bushmeat + open wound” explanation has been used within homophobic and xenophobic contexts. From wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misconceptions_about_HIV/AIDS): “Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield was the subject of controversy in 2012 after stating that AIDS was the result of a human having sexual intercourse with a monkey.[49][50]” (more detail on Stacey Campfield’s wikipedia).
Obviously we shouldn’t shy away of discussions of taboo or shameful acts when they are relevant, just be careful about who may hijack your words for nefarious intent.
Also, not accusing you of this ofc bc it’s a common myth of the disease, but that origin explanation over the significantly more plausible “bushmeat + open wound” explanation has been used within homophobic and xenophobic contexts. From wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Misconceptions_about_HIV/AIDS): “Tennessee State Senator Stacey Campfield was the subject of controversy in 2012 after stating that AIDS was the result of a human having sexual intercourse with a monkey.[49][50]” (more detail on Stacey Campfield’s wikipedia).
Obviously we shouldn’t shy away of discussions of taboo or shameful acts when they are relevant, just be careful about who may hijack your words for nefarious intent.
Thanks for the correction I wasn’t aware of that.