In Shalini Bharat's "Racism and HIV/AIDS," she asserts that HIV/AIDS is not only a health problem but has resulted in many social problems such as racism and discrimination. She identifies that many of those diagnosed with such diseases and are of certain ethnic persuasion experience a feeling of neglect and stigma. She presents this in order to help identify how much of an influence that health has on people's lives as well as specifically their social standings. This information is presented in an informative fashion but appeals to the emotions and personal opinions of the readers.