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“Party N Play” on the Internet: Subcultural Formation, Craigslist, and Escaping from Stigma

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This article describes how the war on drugs and the fight against AIDS battled in the gay community, particularly against those who use crystal methamphetamine and engage in risky sex practices (i.e., condomless sex), have resulted in unintended consequences. These wars have successfully defined these men (AKA “PnPers”) as “diseased” or “criminals” who should be demonized and ostracized. By posting ads on Craigslist anonymously soliciting or offering drugs and “risky” sex, they are able to engage in these behaviors without being further stigmatized and labeled, and they can “safely” circumvent the medicalization and criminalization of their behavior.

Source: Deviant Behavior

DOI: 10.1080/01639625.2014.897116

Authors: Brian J. Frederick, Dina Perrone

Institutions: Universität Hamburg, University of Kent, California State University, Long Beach

Language: English

Topic: HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission