Women in many parts of the world are particularly vulnerable to HIV/AIDS for all of the following reason except:
a. they have less biological resistance to the disease than men.
b. it is unacceptable in some cultures for women to say “no” to unwanted sex.
c. in some sexually restrictive cultures, women are denied information about the dangers of sexually transmitted diseases.
d. women are economically dependent on men.
e. women face physical violence for voicing their concerns and choices.
ANS: A
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What will be an ideal response?
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