Social stigma
- Stigmatization
Nature
A social stigma is a mark of disgrace imposed on an individual by other individuals or a social group. In popular usage it often refers to any negative sanction or to disapproval for nonconformity.
An undesirable differentness of an individual that disqualifies him or her from full social acceptance. It is an attribute or stereotype that departs negatively from the expectations of others.
Claim
Different patterns of coercion and exclusion have been exercised over time against socially stigmatized groups, notably those thereby defined as mad.
Counter-claim
Social stigma is often exaggerated and used as a scapegoat for personal failures. In reality, individuals have the power to rise above societal perceptions. Focusing on stigma distracts from addressing real issues like personal responsibility and resilience. People should prioritize self-improvement rather than seeking validation from others. By emphasizing stigma, we undermine the strength of individuals to overcome challenges, making it a trivial concern in the grand scheme of personal and societal progress.
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Narrower
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Reference
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(D) Detailed problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
Society » Social
Content quality
Unpresentable
Language
English
1A4N
D0884
DOCID
11408840
D7NID
142500
Last update
Nov 29, 2022